Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport. To see the options, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ministro Pistarini Airport is a popular stopover on the SCL to FTE route.
Before booking your cheap ticket from SCL to FTE, check if you need a visa to enter Argentina. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
81 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport. Return flights start from 272 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to FTE, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Take advantage of filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Travelling from central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
From El Calafate Airport, El Calafate is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport. August is the most popular month to visit El Calafate. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you'd like to go to El Calafate during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to FTE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about El Calafate
As soon as you've locked in your flights from SCL to FTE, you'll need to find a hotel in El Calafate. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Lago Argentino, Walichu Caves and Estancia Cristina (Commercial Offices) are top sights which should be on any well-planned El Calafate itinerary.
Complete your El Calafate trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to El Calafate Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in El Calafate.
