Argentina · 1,286 miles (2,069 km)

El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aerolineas Argentinas, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP): Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART. The two airports are 1,286 miles (2,069 km) apart. Aerolineas Argentinas is in SkyTeam. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Trelew, San Carlos de Bariloche and Cordoba and more.

How many miles FTE to AEP costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aerolineas Argentinas10,000$35–370
Delta SkyMilesOn Aerolineas Argentinas15,900$5–30
SAS EuroBonusOn Aerolineas Argentinas22,500$55.40–136.40

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from FTE to AEP

  • Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    Aerolineas ArgentinasSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetSMART logo
    JetSMARTNot in an alliance

Book FTE to AEP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

FTE to AEP with one stop

5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Trelew (REL)Aerolineas Argentinas the whole way
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    JetSMART logo
  • Via San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC)Aerolineas Argentinas the whole way
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    JetSMART logo
  • Via Cordoba (COR)Aerolineas Argentinas the whole way
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    JetSMART logo
  • Via Ushuaia (USH)Aerolineas Argentinas the whole way
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    Gol logo
    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    JetSMART logo
  • Via Santiago (SCL)Sky Airline the whole way
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    Aerolineas Argentinas logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
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FTE to AEP: common questions

How many miles does FTE to AEP cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aerolineas Argentinas, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (15,900) and SAS EuroBonus (22,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from FTE to AEP?

Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam) and JetSMART fly nonstop from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP).

How far is El Calafate from Buenos Aires by plane?

El Calafate (FTE) and Buenos Aires (AEP) are 1,286 miles (2,069 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book FTE to AEP award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between El Calafate and Buenos Aires?

The most direct connections are through Trelew (REL), San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC), Cordoba (COR), Ushuaia (USH) and Santiago (SCL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aerolineas Argentinas through Trelew.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.