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Flights from Montevideo to El Calafate

There are no direct flights from Montevideo to El Calafate. The easiest way is one stop via Buenos Aires or Santiago, about 5h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 20m
MVDFTEEZE

Montevideo to El Calafate at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Buenos Aires or Santiago

Best ways to fly from Montevideo to El Calafate

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

1
MVD Buenos Aires (EZE) FTE
Leg 1: JetSmart Argentina, Aerolíneas Argentinas · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina
One airline, one ticket ~5h 20m
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MVD Santiago (SCL) FTE
Leg 1: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Sky Airline
One airline, one ticket ~6h 34m
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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
2,139 km1,328 miles
Journey time
5h 20mestimate
Time difference
NoneEl Calafate vs Montevideo
Currency in El Calafate
USD
Airports
MVD → FTE

Flights from Montevideo to El Calafate: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Montevideo to El Calafate?
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 Montevideo to El Calafate?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,139 km.
Where do you change planes between Montevideo and El Calafate?
The best connecting points are Buenos Aires (EZE) and Santiago (SCL). JetSmart Argentina flies both legs via Buenos Aires, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Montevideo and El Calafate?
Montevideo: Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD). El Calafate: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).

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