Flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Buenos Aires to El Calafate (AEP–FTE) is a nonstop domestic air route within Argentina, a popular gateway to the glaciers of Patagonia. It is served nonstop by 1 airline. Use Flyroz to compare live fares, then book directly with the airline or travel site.
Airports for this journey
Domestic route- From
- Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- To
- Comandante Armando Tola Intl (FTE)
- El Calafate, Argentina
- Route context
- Domestic airport pair
- Information review
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Estimated journey duration
Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires (AEP) to El Calafate (FTE) take roughly 2h 55m–3h 22m in the air, estimated from the ~2,068 km great-circle distance. This is an estimate, not a published block time — exact times vary by aircraft, routing and conditions.
Airlines and current route context
Nonstop AEP–FTE service is operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas. Carriers were verified against FlightConnections (accessed 2026-07-13); schedules change over time, so check current results for your dates. JetSmart also operates this route seasonally, with flights beginning in October (FlightConnections, accessed 2026-07-13); confirm current availability for your dates.
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Timing and booking guidance
Fares tend to be higher around Argentine holidays, the July winter break and the year-end/summer peak (December–February), and lower in the shoulder seasons. Booking a few weeks ahead and keeping dates flexible generally gives more choice.
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