Traveling from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport. El Calafate and Ushuaia have the same timezone (UTC-3).
Flights from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport start from 11:10 — the first with Aerolineas Argentinas. The latest flight is the 18:25 service with Aerolineas Argentinas. Overall, you can take your pick of 23 services every week from USH to FTE.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
For a domestic flight within Argentina, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've found your cheap ticket from USH to FTE, make sure your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport is C$69. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$169. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from USH to FTE.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Ushuaia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 14 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to USH:
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 center driving.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to El Calafate in February.
Before locking in your flight from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with the temperature ranging from 5ºC to 17ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from USH to FTE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about El Calafate
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in El Calafate right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from USH to FTE:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Lago Argentino, Walichu Caves and Estancia Cristina (Commercial Offices) are top attractions which should be on any well-planned El Calafate itinerary.
Complete your El Calafate trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to El Calafate Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your El Calafate trip.