Travelling from El Loa Airport (CJC) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your CJC to FTE flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Loa Airport (CJC) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Right now, R 2,978 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way El Loa Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,208. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CJC to FTE, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from El Loa Airport to El Calafate Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CJC to FTE.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from El Loa Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Handy information about El Loa Airport (CJC)
Of the departures from El Loa Airport, 79.79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Calama to El Loa Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near CJC? If you've booked an early flight from El Loa Airport to El Calafate Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
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 and explore beyond El Calafate's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from El Calafate Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Airport is roughly 21 kilometres 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 El Loa Airport to El Calafate Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit El Calafate in February.
Before locking in your flight from El Loa Airport to El Calafate Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CJC to FTE in July. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, a trip to Rio Gallegos will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.
If you're eager to discover another side of Argentina, head for Rio Grande, roughly 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo are the start of reasons to visit.
