Find Cheap Flights from Santiago to El Calafate (SCL - FTE)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santiago to El Calafate and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$343	Aerolineas Argentinas 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to El Calafate is currently $343
Cheapest one-way flight	$146	Aerolineas Argentinas 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Santiago to El Calafate is currently $146
Last-minute weekend getaway	$472	Aerolineas Argentinas 1 stop 25 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santiago to El Calafate is currently $472
Cheapest business class flights	$1,617	Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM 2 stops 17 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santiago to El Calafate is currently $1,617

Fastest flight	7 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Santiago to El Calafate takes 7 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santiago to El Calafate is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $345–640
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $415–680

Popular airlines from Santiago to El Calafate

Aerolineas Argentinas

from $343

Typical price: $390–690

84 weekly connecting flights

SCL - FTE Every day

Popular airports near Santiago

Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)

Santiago Chile 27 min 8 mi

Popular airports near El Calafate

Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola de El Calafate (FTE)

El Calafate Argentina 21 min 10 mi
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)

Rio Gallegos Argentina 3 hr 20 min 155 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santiago to El Calafate

The cheapest flights from Santiago to El Calafate are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $345 to $640.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to El Calafate recently found on Google Flights was with Aerolineas Argentinas from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aerolineas Argentinas from $146.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Santiago to El Calafate is $343, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to El Calafate starts at $343 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $146 and departs on Thu, May 28.

7 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Santiago to El Calafate.

Most visitors come between Nov–Mar, with a peak period in summer (Jan–Feb), when the weather is warm-to-hot and very dry. The Fiesta Nacional del Lago Argentino (Feb) is a large-scale music festival. Winter (Jun–Aug) is cool and wetter, and many services or attractions might be closed.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santiago to El Calafate.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santiago to El Calafate really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santiago to El Calafate.

In terms of flights, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most popular. Aerolineas Argentinas offers 84 connecting flights per week. Aerolineas Argentinas flies from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) to Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola de El Calafate (FTE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santiago and El Calafate.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to El Calafate recently found on Google Flights was with Aerolineas Argentinas from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aerolineas Argentinas from $146.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Santiago to El Calafate is $343, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

No airline flies direct from Santiago to El Calafate.

There are 84 Aerolineas Argentinas connecting flights from Santiago to El Calafate per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santiago and El Calafate at price $472 is offered by Aerolineas Argentinas from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Santiago to El Calafate.

There are 84 Aerolineas Argentinas connecting flights from Santiago to El Calafate per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Santiago to El Calafate.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santiago to El Calafate, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santiago and El Calafate start at $1,617 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5 with Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santiago and El Calafate start at $343 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Santiago to El Calafate, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santiago and El Calafate starts at $472 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Aerolineas Argentinas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santiago and El Calafate at price $472 is offered by Aerolineas Argentinas from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santiago to El Calafate, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.