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$74+ Cheap flights from Buenos Aires (BUE) to El Calafate (FTE)

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BUE — FTE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are usually found in May or June, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buenos Aires (BUE) to El Calafate (FTE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$252

Good round-trip deal

$162 or less

Good one-way deal

$82 or less
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Cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/24:10 amAEP - FTE
Nonstop3h 20mAerolineas Argentinas
Wed 11/58:25 pmFTE - AEP
Nonstop3h 00mAerolineas Argentinas
Deal found 7/31$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:10 amEZE - FTE
Nonstop3h 15mAerolineas Argentinas
Mon 9/225:45 pmFTE - EZE
Nonstop3h 00mAerolineas Argentinas
Deal found 7/30$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:15 pmAEP - FTE
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/38:56 amFTE - AEP
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$144
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Thu 10/304:30 amEZE - FTE
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:30 pmFTE - EZE
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$147
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Wed 8/206:25 amEZE - FTE
Nonstop3h 20mFlybondi
Fri 8/2210:40 amFTE - EZE
Nonstop2h 55mFlybondi
Deal found 7/30$169
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Mon 10/135:00 amEZE - FTE
Nonstop3h 16mJetSMART
Sat 10/188:26 amFTE - EZE
Nonstop3h 00mJetSMART
Deal found 7/31$188

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate that are best for you.

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Buenos Aires

Fly to

El Calafate

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sun 11/2

4:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Wed 11/5

8:25 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$136

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 9/18

8:10 am-11:25 am

Nonstop3h 15m

El Calafate

Mon 9/22

5:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$138

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 9/25

8:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 35m

El Calafate

Fri 10/3

8:56 am-11:56 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$144

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 10/30

4:30 am-7:46 am

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Thu 11/6

8:30 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$147

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 8/20

6:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Fri 8/22

10:40 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$169

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 10/13

5:00 am-8:16 am

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Sat 10/18

8:26 am-11:26 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$188

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 12/18

8:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop14h 25m

$74

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 11/10

4:30 am-7:47 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$74

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 1/22

5:10 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$76

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 10/13

7:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$78

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Best time to book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUE to FTE?

Find hourly flight availability from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing El Calafate

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Calafate. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to El Calafate. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, such as Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
899 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
899 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
899 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
JetSMART
6.5
Okay
211 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
899 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires?

    Most people fly into El Calafate (FTE) if they book a flight to El Calafate from Buenos Aires. On average, El Calafate has 3 inbound flights from Buenos Aires per day from 3 airlines. El Calafate is conveniently located just 10.5 mi from El Calafate’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate round-trip?

    Flying on Aerolineas Argentinas is currently your cheapest option to El Calafate, with prices starting at $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetSMART and Flybondi, with the lowest prices starting at $156 and $246, respectively. Users have found that Aerolineas Argentinas is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Flybondi, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $76. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART, as they are both options that can get you from Buenos Aires to El Calafate for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    Before booking your flight to El Calafate from Buenos Aires, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (92%), LATAM Airlines (91%), GOL( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    On average you can expect to pay $179 for a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. The cheapest flight overall is $43 while the most popular route, (Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - El Calafate) is currently priced at $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buenos Aires to El Calafate by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aerolineas ArgentinasCheapest$144Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time59%
FlybondiCheapest$161Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetSMARTCheapest$253Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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