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$379+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to El Calafate (FTE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — FTE
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to El Calafate are usually found in February or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to El Calafate (FTE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$292
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to El Calafate
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to El Calafate. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:35 amSCL - FTE
1 stop22h 55mAerolineas Argentinas
Wed 4/304:45 pmFTE - SCL
2 stops38h 35mAerolineas Argentinas
Deal found 3/26$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/286:34 amSCL - FTE
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/286:45 pmFTE - SCL
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$412

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SantiagoEl Calafate

SCL - FTE

SCLFTE

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/25

7:35 am-7:30 am

1 stop22h 55m

El Calafate

Wed 4/30

4:45 pm-6:20 am

2 stops38h 35m

$379

SantiagoEl Calafate

SCL - FTE

SCLFTE

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 4/24

12:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop8h 45m

El Calafate

Wed 4/30

7:25 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$464

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Deals found on 3/26

Compare providers for flights from Santiago to El Calafate

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santiago to El Calafate in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-El Calafate flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santiago-El Calafate flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-El Calafate flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-El Calafate flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santiago-El Calafate flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to El Calafate

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santiago to El Calafate?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to El Calafate. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Santiago to El Calafate may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCL to FTE?

Find hourly flight availability from Santiago to El Calafate. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santiago to El Calafate is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

Rainfall in El Calafate by month

Plan your trip to El Calafate by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Calafate ranges from 0.1 - 0.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.7 in. November is typically the driest time to visit El Calafate when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in El Calafate by month

Plan your trip to El Calafate by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Calafate, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 55.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Calafate

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Calafate. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to El Calafate. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
844 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santiago to El Calafate round-trip?

    According to our current data, Aerolineas Argentinas ($379), offers the cheapest pricing from Santiago to El Calafate.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santiago to El Calafate that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santiago to El Calafate flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santiago to El Calafate?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santiago to El Calafate.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santiago to El Calafate?

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Top airline flying from Santiago to El Calafate

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santiago to El Calafate. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
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Aerolineas ArgentinasCheapest$275Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time59%
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