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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santiago to El Calafate:

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 5:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 5:52 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

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

A direct flight from Santiago to El Calafate takes 2h 57m, covering 3,025 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Santiago to El Calafate range from C$ 441 to C$ 630, with an average of C$ 504 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 441 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 418 round-trip, compared to C$ 614 via a layover through Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Sky Airline is the only airline operating Santiago to El Calafate flights. 100% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 101–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about C$ 756 to C$ 1,386. That means the highest observed fare was about 83% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to El Calafate are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 330, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

El Calafate Airport (FTE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 44 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Santiago to El Calafate usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Santiago to El Calafate route, 0% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 00m.

Connecting flights from Santiago to El Calafate most commonly pass through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Santiago to El Calafate. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 453 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 640, a difference of C$ 188.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Sky Airline operates flights between Santiago and El Calafate.

Flying via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 35m, compared with 11h 37m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Among airlines operating Santiago to El Calafate flights:

• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Sky Airline: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.