Floralis Generica sculpture in a Buenos Aires park with buildings in the background. — flights from El Calafate to Buenos Aires
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Flights from El Calafate to Buenos Aires

Nonstop flights from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (EZE) take about 3h 3m (2,038 km). JetSmart and Aerolineas Argentinas fly it. Lowest fare seen: $70 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Buenos Aires

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Floralis Generica sculpture in a Buenos Aires park with buildings in the background. — arriving in Buenos Aires

Airport transfer

EZE → Buenos Aires, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at El Calafate →1 lounge at El Calafate AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresEZE to Buenos Aires: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Buenos Aires →81 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying El Calafate to Buenos Aires

Carriers on FTE–EZE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ JetSmartnonstop fare seen✈ Aerolineas Argentinasnonstop fare seen

El Calafate to Buenos Aires fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $65 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9924 Oct 2026 · Aerolineas Argentinas—
Nov 2026$6813 Nov 2026 · JetSmart—
Dec 2026$6524 Dec 2026 · JetSmart—
Jan 2027$16222 Jan 2027 · JetSmart—
Feb 2027$10225 Feb 2027 · JetSmart—
Mar 2027$749 Mar 2027 · JetSmart—
Apr 2027$10315 Apr 2027 · Aerolineas Argentinas—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $68 for November 2026, $65 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (El Calafate to Buenos Aires, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — El Calafate to Buenos Aires flights

How long is the flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires?
A nonstop flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (EZE) takes about 3h 3m, covering 2,038 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is El Calafate from Buenos Aires by air?
The great-circle distance between El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport and Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini is 2,038 km (1,266 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from El Calafate to Buenos Aires?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FTE–EZE route include JetSmart and Aerolineas Argentinas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FTE–EZE was $70 USD with JetSmart (nonstop), departing 16 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from El Calafate to Buenos Aires?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $65 one-way, against $162 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from El Calafate to Buenos Aires?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Buenos Aires visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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