Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Ushuaia Airport (USH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
There are 12 El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport flights each week.
Your FTE to USH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Ushuaia (and then discovering more of Argentina!) is a breeze with Aerolineas Argentinas. This popular airline has direct flights from El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FTE to USH flights is Aerolineas Argentinas.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Ushuaia Airport (USH)
Right now, $113 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $235. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from FTE to USH, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Of the flights that depart from El Calafate Airport, 53% arrive on time at their destination.
El Calafate Airport is about 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Arriving at Ushuaia Airport (USH)
Book a hotel near USH if you have a late El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Ushuaia Airport rental car and explore Ushuaia and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Rent A Car and FlexWays are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ushuaia Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Ushuaia Airport (USH)
January is the busiest month for flights from El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Ushuaia in March.
The warmest month in Ushuaia is January, with the temperature ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Lock in your flights from El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FTE to USH in July. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done Ushuaia, now it's time to explore other corners of Argentina. Journey about 354 kilometres north to Rio Gallegos to tick off its must-visit sights. From Laguna Azul to Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres north of Ushuaia, Rio Grande is another favourite stop in Argentina. No visit is complete without checking out Casa Museo Shanti, Reserva Natural Urbana - Laguna de los Patos and Viejo puente colgante. Punto historico.