Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Your SCL to FTE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport. Ministro Pistarini Airport is a popular stopover on the SCL to FTE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
At the moment, C$165 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$429. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from SCL to FTE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from SCL to FTE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Grab an El Calafate Airport rental car and discover El Calafate and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, FlexWays and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from El Calafate Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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)
April is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit El Calafate in February.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you want to go to El Calafate during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to FTE in July. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, a visit to Rio Gallegos will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Argentina, head for Rio Grande, roughly 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo are key highlights.
