Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to FTE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Currently, $1,651 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $3,335. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to FTE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Calafate Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from SFO to FTE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Calafate Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Pick up an El Calafate Airport rental car and explore El Calafate and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, FlexWays and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from El Calafate Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
From El Calafate Airport, El Calafate is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Calafate Airport. For a quieter experience, go to El Calafate in February.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you'd like to go to El Calafate during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to FTE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Argentina
Rio Gallegos is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced El Calafate. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.
Rio Grande is another favourite destination in Argentina and is around 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. No journey is complete without a visit to Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo.
