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Flight deals from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from El Calafate Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,049. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,047 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,047, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from El Calafate on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,201, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,356 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,356, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,378 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,378, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,447 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Flybondi.Outbound indirect flight with Flybondi, departs from El Calafate on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,447, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,702 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from El Calafate on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,702, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,824 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,824, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,018 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,018, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,685 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,685, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,967 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,967, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 6,321 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,321, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 13,028 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from El Calafate on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,028, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from R 6,321
May
from R 4,824
Jun
from R 4,047
Jul
from R 5,967
Aug
from R 4,356
Sep
from R 4,378
Oct
from R 4,201
Nov
from R 4,447
Dec
from R 4,702
Jan
from R 5,018
Feb
from R 5,685
Mar
from R 13,028

Alternative El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from R 5,666
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from R 4,047
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from R 5,666
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El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,047
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro is R 8,056. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 8,056.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro is usually April.
If you're flying from El Calafate Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from R 8,056.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from El Calafate Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between El Calafate Airport and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Aerolíneas Argentinas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Travelling from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

  • El Calafate (the location of El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport) and Rio de Janeiro share the same timezone — UTC-3.

  • For a relaxed start to your FTE to Rio de Janeiro flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Travelling from central El Calafate to FTE takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • 53% of flights that leave from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to Rio de Janeiro

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight is R 4,047. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,056. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from FTE to Rio de Janeiro, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.

  • Landing cheap tickets from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices across the month and bag an awesome deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from FTE to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio de Janeiro takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from FTE to Rio de Janeiro can help you get the lowest rate.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Central Rio de Janeiro is about 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). After your flight from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 10 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your FTE to Rio de Janeiro flight:

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or taxi after your flight from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • If you use public transport, the journey will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel close to RRJ. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your FTE to Rio de Janeiro flight:

  • Rental companies sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ well ahead of your flight from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

  • December is the quietest month for flights from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, while January is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Rio de Janeiro based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from FTE to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Rio de Janeiro

  • Start your Rio de Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • Christ the Redeemer and Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Rio de Janeiro itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are key highlights.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.