El Calafate to Santiago (FTE–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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El Calafate to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,169 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

FTE–SCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SKY Airline leads the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FTE–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
H2 SKY Airline 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FTE to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
35
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santiago from El Calafate

Nearby airports with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Metric FTE→SCL PNT→SCL PUQ→SCL
Distance from FTE – 98 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 0 3 35
Flight time 2h 55m 1h 53m 2h 26m
Puerto Natales (PNT) to Santiago flights · Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FTE with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santiago is 1 hour behind El Calafate.
FTE: -03 · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in El Calafate, it's 5:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Facts

FTE–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Calafate to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: FTE
Full nameEl Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTE / SAWC
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation669 ft / 204 m
Destination: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTE to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,169 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SKY Airline.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRC, COR, USH, EZE and AEP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 1 hour behind El Calafate.
Yes, return flights from SCL to FTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNT and PUQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FTE to SCL

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from SKY Airline.

FTE to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTE to SCL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puerto Natales (PNT) and Punta Arenas (PUQ).