Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Salta Airport (SLA): what you need to know
Salta's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as El Calafate.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your FTE to SLA flight.
Flying during a peak month like November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from El Calafate Airport to Salta Airport. Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is a popular stopover on the FTE to SLA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Salta Airport (SLA)
$172 is the best price for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Salta Airport flight. A return flight starts at $372. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from FTE to SLA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from El Calafate Airport to Salta Airport.
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Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Of all flights leaving El Calafate Airport, 53% arrive on time at their destination.
El Calafate Airport is around 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Arriving at Salta Airport (SLA)
Reserve a hotel near SLA if you're taking a late El Calafate Airport to Salta Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Salta Airport rental car and discover Salta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentar low cost, Fit and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Salta Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Salta Airport (SLA) to central Salta
Salta Airport to central Salta has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Salta Airport (SLA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from El Calafate Airport to Salta Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Salta. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Salta is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from El Calafate Airport to Salta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FTE to SLA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
Santiago Del Estero is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Salta. Around 354 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Iglesia Catedral Basílica, Centro Cultural del Bicentenario and Plaza Libertad.
Your journey through Argentina wouldn't be complete without a stop in Tartagal. Centro Cultural de los Pueblos Originarios is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Salta.