Non-stop flights to El Calafate (FTE)
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is a small airport in Argentina. It is an international airport. In total there are 8 airports around the world that have direct flights to El Calafate, spread around 7 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 6 domestic flights to El Calafate.
El Calafate is mainly known for its nature.
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All direct flights to El Calafate Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to El Calafate Best time to visit El Calafate Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 118 flights arriving at El Calafate Airport, which are 28 flights per week or 4 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to El Calafate are routes from Buenos Aires (AEP) in Argentina and Ushuaia (USH), also in Argentina. These two routes together are operated 88 times this month, and make up for 75% of all monthly arrivals at Comandante Armando Tola International Airport.
The longest flight to El Calafate FTE is departing from São Paulo (GRU). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 2,307 miles (3,713 km).
List of all direct flights to El Calafate
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to El Calafate, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to El Calafate.
Airlines flying to El Calafate
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to El Calafate. Most flights to El Calafate are operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, as they connect 6 airports to FTE. That’s around 2 times as much as Flybondi, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to El Calafate. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all FTE flights:
What is the best time to visit El Calafate?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near El Calafate are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
El Calafate is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to El Calafate
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to El Calafate, which is São Paulo (GRU).
International flights to El Calafate
Flights from Brazil to El Calafate
São Paulo is the only city in Brazil with direct flights to El Calafate. From São Paulo, direct flights are offered by Gol.
All flights from Brazil
Flights from Chile to El Calafate
In Chile, the only airport that has a direct connection to El Calafate is Santiago de Chile. From Santiago de Chile, direct flights are offered by Sky Airline. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in February.
All flights from Chile
Domestic flights to El Calafate
Flights from Argentina to El Calafate
There are several airports within Argentina that have domestic flights to El Calafate (6 in total).
From Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires, you can fly with Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam), Flybondi and JetSmart.
From Córdoba, San Carlos de Bariloche and Trelew, all direct flights to El Calafate are operated by Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam).
From Ushuaia, direct flights are offered by Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam), Flybondi and Gol.
All flights from Argentina
Alternative airports near El Calafate
Flying to an alternative airport near El Calafate could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to El Calafate (FTE) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Puerto Natales (PNT).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in El Calafate?
There is 1 airport in El Calafate: Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).
What is the best airport to fly into El Calafate?
The most convenient airport to fly into El Calafate is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).
How many airlines fly to El Calafate?
There are 5 airlines flying to El Calafate from 8 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly to El Calafate?
Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi and Gol operate most flights to El Calafate. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to El Calafate?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to El Calafate.
How many nonstop flights are there to El Calafate?
There are roughly 118 flights arriving at El Calafate every month (or 28 flights each week), from a total of 8 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of El Calafate Airport?
The official name of El Calafate Airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport.
What is the airport code of El Calafate Airport?
The airport code of El Calafate Airport is FTE.
What are the most popular flights to El Calafate?
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and Córdoba are the 3 most popular routes to El Calafate. For a complete overview of all flight routes to El Calafate, please use our flight map.
