Flying from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
San Carlos Bariloche's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as El Calafate.
Flights from FTE to BRC start at 09:05 — the earliest with Aerolineas Argentinas. The last departure is at 09:30 with Aerolineas Argentinas. Overall, you can choose from three weekly El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FTE to BRC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aerolineas Argentinas offers direct flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in San Carlos Bariloche — and maybe even more of Argentina if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aerolineas Argentinas.
With 69.23% of its services arriving as scheduled, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier operating FTE to BRC flights.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is a well-known stop between FTE and BRC.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport flight is $115. A round-trip ticket is currently $345. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from FTE to BRC, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FTE to BRC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport.
Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Of all flights leaving El Calafate Airport, 53% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to El Calafate Airport from central El Calafate, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Arriving at San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC)
Arriving late on a El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport flight? Collect your bags and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good options close to BRC are Hotel Nordico Bariloche and La Gemela Casa Chic.
Travel at your own speed with a San Carlos DeBariloche Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Modena, Hertz or FlexWays and discover more of San Carlos Bariloche and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Carlos DeBariloche Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Carlos Bariloche in March.
When reserving your flight from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in San Carlos Bariloche, with the temperature ranging from 4ºC (39ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FTE to BRC in July. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
San Carlos Bariloche is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Argentina you should also see. About 370 kilometres north-east of San Carlos Bariloche, a trip to Neuquen will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Laguna San Lorenzo, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and Volcan Dumuyo.
Cipolletti is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres north-east of San Carlos Bariloche. No journey is complete without a visit to Eucaliptus centenario de Cipolletti, complejo cultural Cipolletti and Museo Provincial Carlos Ameghino.
