Cheap Flights from Trelew (REL) to El Calafate (FTE)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Trelew to El Calafate flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Trelew to El Calafate

Trelew to El Calafate: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Trelew to El Calafate below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than El Calafate.

Trelew to El Calafate: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£177
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineAerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Trelew to El Calafate: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Trelew to El Calafate is £177. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Trelew to El Calafate.
Aerolíneas Argentinas flies direct from Trelew to El Calafate.
As of December 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from Trelew to El Calafate.
The cheapest month to fly from Trelew to El Calafate is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to El Calafate but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to El Calafate is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aerolíneas Argentinas offers the cheapest flight tickets to El Calafate.

Travelling from Trelew Airport (REL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Take your pick of six weekly Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Aerolineas Argentinas is the earliest you can take. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the last service of the day at 07:55.

  • To ensure you get on your REL to FTE flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Jetting into El Calafate (and then seeing more of Argentina!) is a cinch with Aerolineas Argentinas. This popular airline has direct flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas on this route.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for REL to FTE flights is Aerolineas Argentinas.

How to find the cheapest flights from Trelew Airport (REL) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)

  • £39 is the best price for a one-way Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. Return flights start from £177. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from REL to FTE.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from REL to FTE.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Trelew Airport (REL)

  • Trelew Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from REL land at their destination as scheduled 88.37% of the time.

  • Central Trelew to Trelew Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near REL? If you're boarding an early flight from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an El Calafate Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt to explore El Calafate and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from El Calafate Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate

  • El Calafate Airport is approximately 13 miles from the centre of El Calafate. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport. For smaller crowds, head to El Calafate in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Trelew Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you want to go to El Calafate during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from REL to FTE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Argentina

  • Rio Gallegos is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced El Calafate. Around 160 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.

  • Around 310 miles south-east of El Calafate, Rio Grande is another essential stop in Argentina. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo.

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