Buenos Aires to El Calafate (AEP–FTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 2d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G33292cs
G3 Sky Express
738
5:55 AM
-03 TAA
9:15 AM
-03
3h 20m
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AF5434cs
AF Air France
738
5:55 AM
-03 TAA
9:15 AM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AR1838+2
AR Aerolineas Argentin
73M
6:00 AM
-03 TAA
9:20 AM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AR1898+2
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
10:05 AM
-03 TAA
1:20 PM
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G33155cs
G3 Sky Express
73M
10:10 AM
-03 TAA
1:25 PM
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G33151
G3 Sky Express
738
10:10 AM
-03 TAA
1:25 PM
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G33052cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
10:10 AM
-03
1:30 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G33129
G3 Sky Express
73M
10:10 AM
-03
1:25 PM
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G33207
G3 Sky Express
738
10:10 AM
-03 TAA
1:25 PM
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G33061
G3 Sky Express
7M8
10:10 AM
-03
1:30 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G33101
G3 Sky Express
7M8
1:35 PM
-03
4:55 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AR1850+2
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
3:15 PM
-03 TAA
6:35 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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LA5976
LA LATAM Chile
738
3:15 PM
-03
6:35 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G33265cs
G3 Sky Express
738
3:15 PM
-03 TAA
6:35 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G33117
G3 Sky Express
7M8
3:15 PM
-03 TAA
6:35 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AR1848
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
3:15 PM
-03 TAA
6:35 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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LA8303
LA LATAM Chile
738
10:10 AM
-03
1:10 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33222cs
G3 Sky Express
738
10:10 AM
-03
1:10 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AR1839+3
AR Aerolineas Argentin
73M
10:10 AM
-03
1:10 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33111
G3 Sky Express
7M8
2:30 PM
-03
5:30 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33154
G3 Sky Express
738
5:40 PM
-03
8:40 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AR1897
AR Aerolineas Argentin
73M
5:40 PM
-03
8:40 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AR1849+2
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
7:25 PM
-03
10:25 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33186
G3 Sky Express
738
7:25 PM
-03
10:25 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33106cs
G3 Sky Express
738
7:25 PM
-03
10:25 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33112cs
G3 Sky Express
738
7:25 PM
-03
10:25 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33080cs
G3 Sky Express
738
7:25 PM
-03
10:25 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G33144
G3 Sky Express
738
7:25 PM
-03
10:25 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AR1851+1
AR Aerolineas Argentin
73M
7:40 PM
-03
10:40 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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Buenos Aires to El Calafate
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 1,285 mi 3h 15m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

AEP–FTE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART lead the route. The flight covers 1,285 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AEP–FTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AR Aerolineas Argentinas Also: AF, AZ, G3, LA 20 738, 73M 3h15-3h20 SkyTeam AF, AZ, G3, LA
JA JetSMART 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, AR, G3, LA
73M Boeing 737-200 Combi – AR, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AR (20 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: JA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AEP to FTE direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AEP to FTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach El Calafate from Buenos Aires

Nearby airports with service to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport.
Metric AEP→FTE EZE→FTE
Distance from AEP 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9
Weekly flights 53 31
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of AEP with service to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
El Calafate is 0 hours the same as Buenos Aires.
AEP: -03 · FTE: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires, it's 6:00 PM in El Calafate.
Distance & Flight Time
1,285 mi / 2,069 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m.

AEP–FTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buenos Aires to El Calafate route.
Route details
Distance1,285 mi / 2,069 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 33 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: AEP
IATA / ICAOAEP / SABE
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Passengers/yr14.9M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: FTE
IATA / ICAOFTE / SAWC
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation669 ft / 204 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEP to FTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,285 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from AEP to FTE. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through REL, BRC, COR, SCL and USH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FTE to AEP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EZE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AEP to FTE

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) and El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AEP to FTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEP to FTE ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,285 miles (2,069 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via REL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE).