Cheap Flights from Santiago to El Calafate
Cheap Flights from Santiago to El Calafate
Looking for cheap flights from Santiago to El Calafate? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Santiago to El Calafate vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 24,000–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Santiago to El Calafate for specific travel dates.
2026-12-30
SCL - FTE
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 24,000 Pts + $179.7
2026-12-31
SCL - FTE
Economy | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 24,000 Pts + $179.7
2026-12-30
SCL - FTE
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $213.2
Santiago to El Calafate flight facts
Distance
1,169 mi
1,881 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
El Calafate is in the same time zone as Santiago.
Airports in Santiago
SCL · Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl
Airports in El Calafate
FTE · El Calafate
Premium cabin flights from Santiago to El Calafate
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SCL - FTE
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $213.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SCL - FTE
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $213.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santiago to El Calafate depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Santiago to El Calafate.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santiago to El Calafate.
Santiago and El Calafate are about 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,169-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
El Calafate is in the same time zone as Santiago.
Departures from Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL). Arrivals in El Calafate: El Calafate (FTE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into El Calafate, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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