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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate. 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
Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate at a glance
Fastest journey7h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Buenos Aires or Santiago
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro 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.
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RIO Buenos Aires (EZE) FTE
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina
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
- NoneEl Calafate vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in El Calafate
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → FTE
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?
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 Rio de Janeiro and El Calafate?
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 Rio de Janeiro and El Calafate?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). El Calafate: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).
