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Connecting route · Argentina → Brazil

Flights from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Buenos Aires or Santiago, about 7h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 33m
FTERIOEZE

El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey7h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Buenos Aires or Santiago

Best ways to fly from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
FTE Buenos Aires (EZE) RIO
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina
One airline, one ticket ~7h 33m
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2
FTE Santiago (SCL) RIO
Leg 1: Sky Airline · Leg 2: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,940 km2,447 miles
Journey time
7h 33mestimate
Time difference
NoneRio de Janeiro vs El Calafate
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
FTE → GIG, SDU

Flights from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Buenos Aires and Santiago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from El Calafate to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,940 km.
Where do you change planes between El Calafate and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Buenos Aires (EZE) and Santiago (SCL). Aerolíneas Argentinas flies both legs via Buenos Aires, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve El Calafate and Rio de Janeiro?
El Calafate: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

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