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Flight deals from Ushuaia Airport to El Calafate Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ushuaia Airport to El Calafate Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$263. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ushuaia to El Calafate flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Compare routes from Ushuaia to El Calafate below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than El Calafate.

Ushuaia to El Calafate: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$69
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Ushuaia to El Calafate: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate is C$169. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Ushuaia to El Calafate.
Aerolíneas Argentinas and Flybondi fly direct from Ushuaia to El Calafate.
As of March 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Ushuaia to El Calafate.
The cheapest month to fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ushuaia Airport to El Calafate Airport on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to El Calafate but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to El Calafate is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Flybondi offers the cheapest flight tickets to El Calafate.

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.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap flight tickets from USH to FTE every day.

  • Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport to El Calafate Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

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.

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