Travelling from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE): What you need to know
The timezone in El Calafate is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of New York. El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is located in El Calafate.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from New York to FTE. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from New York to FTE even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is an option when flying out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to FTE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
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Getting from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
Central El Calafate is around 21 kilometres from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is $1,686. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,078. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to FTE, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. July is the quietest month to visit El Calafate. November is when most people book flights from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a New York to FTE plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in El Calafate to range from 5ºC to 17ºC.
July has temperatures of between -5ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about El Calafate
Once you've booked your flight from New York to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring El Calafate:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Los Glaciares, Mirador Lago Argentino and Mirador Puesta de Sol are top sights which should be on any good El Calafate itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Argentina you should also see. About 257 kilometres southeast of El Calafate, a trip to Rio Gallegos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
