Travelling from El Tepual Airport (PMC) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your PMC to FTE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Tepual Airport (PMC) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
R 3,347 is currently the best price for a one-way El Tepual Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,499. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PMC to FTE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from El Tepual Airport to El Calafate Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PMC to FTE.
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Handy information about El Tepual Airport (PMC)
El Tepual Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.84% of flights that take off from PMC arrive at their destination as scheduled.
El Tepual Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Puerto Montt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from El Tepual Airport to El Calafate Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PMC:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Grab an El Calafate Airport rental car and discover El Calafate and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, FlexWays and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from El Calafate Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Airport to central El Calafate has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from El Tepual Airport to El Calafate Airport. April is the busiest month to visit El Calafate. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in El Calafate is January, with the temperature ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Lock in your flights from El Tepual Airport to El Calafate Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PMC to FTE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Argentina
You've seen El Calafate, now it's time to explore more of Argentina. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to Rio Gallegos to check off its top sights. From Laguna Azul to Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in 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 among the biggest draws.
