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

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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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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G33292cs
G3 Sky Express
738
5:55 AM
-03 TAA
9:15 AM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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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
Prices
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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El Calafate to Buenos Aires
3 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,285 mi 3h nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

FTE–AEP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, Airlines of Tasmania and JetSMART lead the route. The flight covers 1,285 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FTE–AEP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AR Aerolineas Argentinas Also: G3, LA 18 738, 73M 3h SkyTeam G3, LA
FO Airlines of Tasmania 1
JA JetSMART 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, G3, LA
73M Boeing 737-200 Combi – AR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AR (18 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: FO + JA (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FTE to AEP direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FTE to AEP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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 Buenos Aires from El Calafate

Nearby airports with service to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
Metric FTE→AEP RGL→AEP
Distance from FTE 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 33 24
Flight time 3h 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of FTE with service to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in El Calafate, it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
Distance & Flight Time
1,285 mi / 2,069 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.

FTE–AEP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Calafate to Buenos Aires route.
Route details
Distance1,285 mi / 2,069 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights33 out / 53 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: FTE
IATA / ICAOFTE / SAWC
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation669 ft / 204 m
Destination: AEP
IATA / ICAOAEP / SABE
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Passengers/yr14.9M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTE to AEP flights.
Nonstop flights from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,285 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, Airlines of Tasmania and JetSMART. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from FTE to AEP. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through REL, EZE, BRC, COR, SCL and USH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AEP to FTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RGL. 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 FTE to AEP

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, Airlines of Tasmania and JetSMART. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FTE to AEP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTE to AEP ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,285 miles (2,069 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 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 Rio Gallegos (RGL).