Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport.
El Calafate and San Carlos Bariloche are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from FTE to BRC start at 09:20 — the first with Aerolineas Argentinas. The latest departure is at 09:20 with Aerolineas Argentinas. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FTE to BRC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into San Carlos Bariloche (and then discovering more of Argentina!) is a cinch with Aerolineas Argentinas. This popular airline offers direct flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Aerolineas Argentinas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for FTE to BRC flights, with 94.34% of its services landing as scheduled.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. Many travellers pass through Jorge Newbery Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight is Rs15,936. A return fare is currently Rs47,145. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from FTE to BRC by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport.
Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85.18% of flights that depart FTE arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to El Calafate Airport from central El Calafate, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Consider staying at Cabañas Chesa Engadina after your El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight. It's not too far from BRC and a good option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Modena, Hertz or FlexWays and explore beyond San Carlos Bariloche's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) to central San Carlos Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central San Carlos Bariloche. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Carlos Bariloche. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport for January if you want to visit San Carlos Bariloche during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 23ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FTE to BRC in July. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Argentina
You've seen San Carlos Bariloche, now it's time to discover other parts of Argentina. Journey about 370 kilometres north-east to Neuquen to tick off its top sights. From Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes to Plaza De Las Banderas and Paseo de la Costa de Neuquen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cipolletti is another favourite destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres north-east of San Carlos Bariloche. No trip is complete without seeing Plazoleta Don Carlo Zoppi, CCC and Plazoleta Los Portuguéses.
