Find cheap airlines flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, including Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, and JetSMART Airlines. Aerolineas Argentinas has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Buenos Aires to El Calafate according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate: One way flights from $78, round trip flights from $155. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Buenos Aires to El Calafate

The distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is approximately 2,069.17 km. It takes around 3 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$78
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$155
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,069.17 km
Average flight time3 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineAerolineas Argentinas
Flight statistics for the Buenos Aires–El Calafate route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

The average price of one-way flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is March, with an average price of $66; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $203.

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$135
$66
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    Cheapest
  • $171
    Jun
  • $170
    Jul
  • $160
    Aug
  • $203
    Sep
  • $143
    Oct
  • $137
    Nov
  • $76
    Dec
  • $80
    Jan
  • $75
    Feb
  • $66
    Mar
  • $126
    Apr
  • $162
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Average price of round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are found during June, with an average price of $242. Conversely, the highest prices are found during November, with an average price of up to $426.

$426
$334
$242
$150
  • $242
    Jun
  • $307
    Jul
  • $288
    Aug
  • $372
    Sep
  • $297
    Oct
  • $426
    Nov
  • $309
    Dec
  • $318
    Jan
  • $325
    Feb
  • $299
    Mar
  • $324
    Apr
  • $352
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Buenos Aires to El Calafate during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are available on Jun 20, with fares starting at $225.

$332
$279
$225
$172
    Cheapest
  • $268
    15
    Jun
  • $332
    16
  • $332
    17
  • $243
    18
  • $332
    19
  • $225
    20
  • $255
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate (BUE-FTE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Aerolineas Argentinas offers one-way fares as low as $78 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EZE to FTE on Sat, Aug 8), while Aerolineas Argentinas offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $155 departing on Fri, Jun 26 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate with the following airlines, including: Aerolineas Argentinas JetSMART Flybondi Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 19 minutes to fly from Buenos Aires (BUE) to El Calafate (FTE).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 15 flight per week flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aerolineas Argentinas: S/-/-/-/-/-/- -- AR1838 (05:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 8, with one-way flights priced at just $78.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Aerolineas Argentinas.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for El Calafate travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate on June 17, 2026 with Aerolineas Argentinas, with prices starting at $144.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in El Calafate, with Jorge Newbery Airport to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (AEP-FTE) is by far the most common option on this route: Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).
  • The time difference between El Calafate and Buenos Aires is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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