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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from El Calafate to Buenos Aires:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 11:21 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 12:06 am.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from El Calafate to Buenos Aires:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires takes 3h 01m, covering 1,282 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from El Calafate to Buenos Aires range from $186 to $328, with an average of $246 over the past 12 months. Anything below $186 counts as a good deal.

JetSMART is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aerolineas Argentinas has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on El Calafate to Buenos Aires flights are:

• JetSMART: 91% on time
• Aerolineas Argentinas: 80% on time
• Flybondi: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on El Calafate to Buenos Aires flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from El Calafate to Buenos Aires are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $106, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Since Buenos Aires is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) — daily rates from around $15:

• Hertz
• Rentacar
• Street Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Localiza

Near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) — daily rates from around $23:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Localiza
• Rentacar
• Street Rent a Car

Flights from El Calafate to Buenos Aires usually depart from El Calafate (FTE) and may arrive at several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the El Calafate to Buenos Aires route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from El Calafate to Buenos Aires. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $232 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $291, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between El Calafate and Buenos Aires. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aerolineas Argentinas
• JetSMART

Some of the most popular sights in Buenos Aires are Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental and Parque Centenario. These are among the most viewed places in Buenos Aires on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Flybondi: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you are flying to Buenos Aires with your kids, you are supposed to book an airline that offers kid-friendly services that will suit your kids. JetSmart is among the FTE airlines that fly to Buenos Aires that allow kids to fly but in the company of an adult.

When you book Aerolineus Argentina Airline for your travel from El Calafate to Buenos Aires, you will benefit because the airline has a hub at AEP Airport. The frequent number of flights flying from FTE to AEP when using this route will allow you to find a flight that will suit your schedule. This is the main benefit you will enjoy when booking with this airline.

Flights flying from EL Calafate to Buenos Aires have got only one layover on their way. When you are flying with Aerolineas Argentinas Airlines you will be stopping at Ushuaia Airport (USH) before reaching your destination Ezeiza International Airport.

Aerolineas Argentinas is among the airlines that offer the option of receiving special meals to their travelers. If you want these special meals, you are required to put an order during your booking. This is a service you will enjoy when flying from El Calafate to Buenos Aires.