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

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 5:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 5:50 pm.

The flight takes about 3h.

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

A nonstop flight from Santiago to El Calafate takes 3h, covering 1,168 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Santiago to El Calafate range from $310 to $448, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $307 round-trip, compared to $428 via a layover through Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Sky Airline is the only airline operating Santiago to El Calafate flights. 100% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $71–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $360 to $2,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to El Calafate are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Sixt
• Localiza

Flights from Santiago to El Calafate usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Santiago to El Calafate route, 0% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 00m.

Connecting flights from Santiago to El Calafate most commonly pass through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Santiago to El Calafate. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $157.

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

Only Sky Airline operates flights between Santiago and El Calafate.

Flying via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 19m, compared with 11h 06m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Among airlines operating Santiago to El Calafate flights:

• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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