Travelling from Trelew Airport (REL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. Trelew and El Calafate have the same timezone (UTC-3).
You can choose from 6 weekly flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. The 07:55 departure with Aerolineas Argentinas is the earliest flight you can take between REL and FTE. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the latest service of the day at 12:30.
Flying during a popular month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Argentina. You will need a valid identity document though, like an ID card or driver's license. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from REL to FTE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Trelew Airport (REL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport is R 1,539. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,905. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from REL to FTE, book your trip 5 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from REL to FTE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Trelew Airport (REL)
Central Trelew to Trelew Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to REL:
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 20 minutes.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. August is the most popular month to visit El Calafate. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in El Calafate is January, with the temperature ranging between 5ºC and 17ºC. Lock in your flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from REL to FTE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about El Calafate
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in El Calafate right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from REL to FTE:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Lago Argentino, Walichu Caves and Estancia Cristina (Commercial Offices) are top sights which should be on every El Calafate itinerary.
Complete your El Calafate trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to El Calafate Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect El Calafate stay.