Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $225 to $473. The lowest price recently found on this route was $239.

Question 1

How many flights depart from Buenos Aires to El Calafate on average per day?

Accepted Answer

5 flights are operational daily from Buenos Aires to El Calafate as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 04:00, with 38% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month to fly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $249, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit El Calafate in May, then you should wait until June to fly from Buenos Aires, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $299.

Question 3

How often are flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate delayed?

Accepted Answer

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 126 minutes.

Question 4

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $225 to $473.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $239.

Question 5

How many flights depart from Buenos Aires to El Calafate on average per week?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, 36 flights take off from Buenos Aires and land in El Calafate each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 42% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, JetSMART have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 7

What is the cheapest Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight route?

Accepted Answer

Fly from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini to El Calafate for the best Buenos Aires - El Calafate flight prices

Question 8

What cabin class options are available on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to El Calafate for around $338 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires for as low as $158 on momondo.

Question 10

What is the most punctual flight time for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 11

How have Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights are approximately 29% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $122. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Buenos Aires to El Calafate for around $354.

Question 13

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, and JetSMART are the most popular carriers operating from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to El Calafate is in the afternoon. Flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate during this time can be as low as $208. Flights to El Calafate are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $310. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 15

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 16

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate Airport were last updated today.

Question 17

How old do you have to be to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Buenos Aires to El Calafate Airport.

Question 18

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to El Calafate Airport?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to El Calafate Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at El Calafate Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What cabin class options are available on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights are approximately 29% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, and JetSMART are the most popular carriers operating from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

How often are flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

According to our data, JetSMART have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Buenos Aires to El Calafate on average per day?

5 flights are operational daily from Buenos Aires to El Calafate as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 04:00, with 38% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Buenos Aires to El Calafate on average per week?

As of December 2025, 36 flights take off from Buenos Aires and land in El Calafate each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 42% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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