Travelling from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE): What you need to know
El Calafate (where El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is located) and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to FTE. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Whether you're hoping to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FTE.
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to FTE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
75% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of El Calafate. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
At the moment, R 2,824 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,273. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FTE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Affordable Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to FTE.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. July is the quietest month to go to El Calafate. November is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to FTE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about El Calafate
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring El Calafate:
Your trip to El Calafate should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Los Glaciares, Mirador Lago Argentino and Mirador Puesta de Sol.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of El Calafate, a trip to Rio Gallegos will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
