Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Your MVD to FTE flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport. Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is a popular stopover on the MVD to FTE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
At the moment, $257 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $485. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MVD to FTE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from MVD to FTE is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MVD make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MVD? If you're boarding an early flight from Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a El Calafate Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and see more of El Calafate and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from El Calafate Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
From El Calafate Airport, El Calafate is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The quietest month for a flight from Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to El Calafate based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Montevideo Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you want to visit El Calafate during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MVD to FTE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, a visit to Rio Gallegos will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
Around 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, 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.
