Which airports can I use when flying from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Flights from Mendoza to El Calafate usually depart from Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mendoza to El Calafate.

Which airports do connecting flights from Mendoza to El Calafate pass through?

One-stop flights from Mendoza to El Calafate most commonly connect through: • Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 82% of one-stop connections • Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) - 16% of one-stop connections • Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) - 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Mendoza to El Calafate. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $264. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Mendoza to El Calafate?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Mendoza to El Calafate. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 39m and 16h 06m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate?

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.

How are flight prices from Mendoza to El Calafate looking right now?

One-way fares from Mendoza to El Calafate are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Flying via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 8h 16m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and 16h 06m via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

What car rental options are available at El Calafate Airport (FTE)?

El Calafate Airport (FTE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Street Rent a Car • FlexWays • Localiza • Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a Mendoza to El Calafate flight?

Round-trip flights from Mendoza to El Calafate range from $275 to $463, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate at $200 round-trip. •November ($635) and July ($556) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 217% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate?

JetSMART ($313) and Aerolineas Argentinas ($319) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Mendoza to El Calafate according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) is the most popular layover for the Mendoza to El Calafate route. 82% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via AEP.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Flights via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $236. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Mendoza to El Calafate which airport offers the shortest layover?

Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) had the shortest average connection time for Mendoza to El Calafate layovers at 5h 29m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap Flights from Mendoza to El Calafate (MDZ-FTE)

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Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

10:25 pm - 7:56 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

9h 31m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

12:30 pm - 8:05 amFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

19h 35m2 stops Trelew Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$306Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 6

10:40 pm - 8:16 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

9h 36m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

8:30 pm - 8:40 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

24h 10m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$313JetSMART

Fri, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 6

10:40 pm - 8:16 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

9h 36m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

8:30 pm - 9:20 amFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

12h 50m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$314JetSMART

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

9:40 pm - 7:30 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

9h 50m1 stop Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

11:30 am - 6:10 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

6h 40m1 stop Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

$319Aerolineas Argentinas

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

6:50 pm - 7:46 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

12h 56m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

5:40 pm - 9:45 amFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

16h 05m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$355Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9

3:29 pm - 7:50 pmMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

28h 21m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

7:05 pm - 2:44 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

19h 39m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$358JetSMART

Fri, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 6

10:40 pm - 8:16 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

9h 36m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

8:30 pm - 8:40 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

24h 10m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$361JetSMART

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

8:36 pm - 7:46 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

11h 10m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

8:30 pm - 7:55 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

23h 25m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$364JetSMART

Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 27

8:40 pm - 7:50 pmMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

23h 10m1 stop Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

8:56 am - 5:19 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

8h 23m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$368JetSMART

Sat, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 11

2:10 pm - 7:46 amMDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate

17h 36m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

8:30 pm - 7:55 pmFTE El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo

23h 25m1 stop Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

$375JetSMART

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Mendoza to El Calafate, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate at $200 round-trip.
•November ($635) and July ($556) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 217% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Mendoza to El Calafate?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mendoza to El Calafate.
How long is a flight from Mendoza to El Calafate?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Mendoza to El Calafate. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 39m and 16h 06m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Mendoza to El Calafate?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Mendoza to El Calafate flight?
Round-trip flights from Mendoza to El Calafate range from $275 to $463, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Mendoza to El Calafate looking right now?
One-way fares from Mendoza to El Calafate are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at El Calafate Airport (FTE)?
El Calafate Airport (FTE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Street Rent a Car
• FlexWays
• Localiza
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from Mendoza to El Calafate?
Flights from Mendoza to El Calafate usually depart from Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Mendoza to El Calafate pass through?
One-stop flights from Mendoza to El Calafate most commonly connect through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Mendoza to El Calafate?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Mendoza to El Calafate. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $264.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Mendoza to El Calafate?
Flying via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 8h 16m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and 16h 06m via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $292, about $264 less than Friday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mendoza to El Calafate trip for May. Fares historically average $200 round-trip in that month - typically $435 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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