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Cheapest round-trip
$1,243
Typical prices: $1,280-$2,166
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Fri 10/5Fri 10/12
ORD - FTE • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$438
Typical prices: $552-$1,076
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Tue 11/13
EWR - FTE • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights to El Calafate

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to El Calafate

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:30 am - 7:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
24h 00m2 stops Punta Cana Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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12:30 pm - 12:57 amFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
62h 27m3 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Panama City Tocumen Intl
$1,243Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:30 am - 7:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
24h 00m2 stops Punta Cana Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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12:30 pm - 12:57 amFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
62h 27m3 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Panama City Tocumen Intl
$1,279Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 22
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6:25 pm - 7:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-FTE El Calafate
35h 05m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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1:30 pm - 8:25 amFTE  El Calafate-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
44h 55m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$1,411Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22
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1:10 am - 7:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-FTE El Calafate
52h 20m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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1:30 pm - 8:25 amFTE  El Calafate-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
44h 55m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$1,420Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22
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1:10 am - 7:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-FTE El Calafate
52h 20m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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1:30 pm - 8:15 amFTE  El Calafate-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
44h 45m3 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Lima J Chavez Intl
$1,472Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 14
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6:25 pm - 5:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-FTE El Calafate
21h 25m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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1:30 pm - 8:25 amFTE  El Calafate-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 55m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$1,504Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11
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8:01 am - 7:49 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
21h 48m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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8:29 am - 1:59 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m2 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Panama City Tocumen Intl
$1,513Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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4:25 pm - 4:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-FTE El Calafate
47h 25m2 stops Miami Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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8:25 pm - 10:00 amFTE  El Calafate-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 35m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Miami
$1,519Aerolineas Argentinas
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:30 am - 7:49 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
24h 19m2 stops Punta Cana Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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8:29 am - 9:20 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 51m3 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$1,559Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:01 am - 7:49 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
21h 48m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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8:29 am - 12:57 amFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 28m2 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Panama City Tocumen Intl
$1,579Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to El Calafate flights

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What is the cheapest day to fly to El Calafate?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to El Calafate at $1,496 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $1,888.

What is the cheapest month to fly to El Calafate?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to El Calafate with an average price of $1,478 round-trip.
  • August ($2,119) and December ($2,031) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to El Calafate?

Morning flights to El Calafate are the cheapest at $1,317 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,808.

Key details for flights to El Calafate

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$438
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Airport to El Calafate

When to book flights to El Calafate

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to El Calafate based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to El Calafate, answered

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  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at El Calafate?

    Delta operates the most flights from the United States to El Calafate at 0 per week, while Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to El Calafate. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to El Calafate?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to El Calafate are from:
    • Chicago, from $1,243 round-trip
    • New York, from $1,411 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to El Calafate is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to El Calafate is around $1,280 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking El Calafate flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to El Calafate, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,280 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to El Calafate around November. Round-trip fares historically average $1,478 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $491 per round-trip. Morning flights to El Calafate average $1,317 compared to $1,808 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top airline flying to El Calafate

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to El Calafate? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Aerolineas ArgentinasOverall score based on 1074 reviews
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
5.9Entertainment
6.5Food
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Late getting our baggage causing a big rush, which isn’t easy for an 80 year old.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Late getting our baggage causing a big rush, which isn’t easy for an 80 year old.

Boarding was uncomfortable. Groups weren't boarding in an orderly fashion because everyone was taking to buses together. It was 90 degrees, but there was no air-conditioning. We left 40 minutes late without explanation. Uncomfortable!

Very comfortable aircraft, plenty of room in the budget class. Especially liked 2 rows on each side with a 2-sitters. Staff is helpful and friendly. Food was actually very tasty. Negative- no self service electronic check-in counters which make the line much longer than could have been otherwise; outdated entertainment screens with limited choice of movies . Otherwise our experience was very pleasant and 9 hours passed without difficulty

Luggage is limited and the process for payment is convoluted. The crew is racist. Questioned why we were in upper class

There is no phone charging port on the plane. The infotainment system screen is small. The seats are very uncomfortable.

Fine; flight schedule was changed the day before but they sent email and called me. They took care of the rearranged connecting flight well.

my tv was a bit broken, and so was table, so the food would keep falling, as the table was loose. they weight the carry on, and make me take out 3 magazines from the carryon, given it was minimally over the 10pound limit (which was a bit ridiculous)

I had an 9 hr layover continuing on to Ushuaia. I expected to have to get my luggage & do customs but I did not expect Aerolinas Argentinas to make me sit with all of my luggage for 7 hours in the entrance part of the airport before they would let us re-check our bags & get back in where there are seats. People were sitting on the floor everywhere.

Aerilineas changed my airport from aero parque to Ezeiza and didn’t take care of my transport. Seats were mediocre and ground personal weren’t very helpful. Too bad that’s the only option to fly to El calafate. Bad service, bad company

I liked the airport and aircraft crew. I disliked the fact that I and TSA pre check approved but this airline is not affiliated to the program. I was 4 hours befor departure and I barely made it to the gate. The airline does not allow to buy extra luggage online. After waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes to check in my luggage I had to do another line to pay my luggage with another hour of waiting. Only one airline person to process payment. This is ridiculous and I saw so many elderly people struggling in line waiting long hours.

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