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Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 223
Typical prices: C$ 265-C$ 568
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Fri 16/11
FTE - MDZ • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between El Calafate and Mendoza. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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July
Cheapest • 50% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 315 (round-trip)
Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR)
Shortest trip • 7h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from El Calafate to Mendoza (FTE-MDZ)

 
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FTE  El Calafate-MDZ Mendoza El Plumerillo
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MDZ  Mendoza El Plumerillo-FTE El Calafate
3150 kmmulti-stop
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Price, demand, and travel trends for El Calafate to Mendoza flights

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What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from El Calafate to Mendoza?

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) are the most popular layovers for the El Calafate to Mendoza route. 33% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via AEP or COR.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from El Calafate to Mendoza?

Flights via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 315. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from El Calafate to Mendoza, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) had the shortest average connection time for El Calafate to Mendoza layovers at 5h 32m over the past three months.

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Key details for El Calafate to Mendoza flights

Cheapest flight

C$ 223
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from El Calafate to Mendoza

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from El Calafate to Mendoza based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your El Calafate to Mendoza flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from El Calafate to Mendoza?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from El Calafate to Mendoza.

  • How long does a flight from El Calafate to Mendoza take?

    A direct flight from El Calafate to Mendoza takes 00m, covering 3,150 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from El Calafate to Mendoza?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How are flight prices from El Calafate to Mendoza looking right now?

    One-way fares from El Calafate to Mendoza are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 673, which is 69% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Mendoza El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ)?

    Mendoza El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Street Rent a Car
    • FlexWays
    • Localiza

  • Which airports can I use when flying from El Calafate to Mendoza?

    Flights from El Calafate to Mendoza usually depart from El Calafate (FTE) and arrive at Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from El Calafate to Mendoza pass through?

    One-stop flights from El Calafate to Mendoza most commonly connect through:

    • Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) – 33% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from El Calafate to Mendoza?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from El Calafate to Mendoza. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 329 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 853, a difference of C$ 525.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from El Calafate to Mendoza?

    Flying via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 10h 32m via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) and 18h 05m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Mendoza?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mendoza are Plaza Independencia and Spain Square. These are among the most viewed places in Mendoza on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking El Calafate to Mendoza flights

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  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 329, about C$ 525 less than Friday fares (61% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your El Calafate to Mendoza trip for July. Fares historically average C$ 314 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 543 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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