Flights To Patagonia — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights to Patagonia cost €200-€450 round-trip from Madrid in April 2026, with the lowest base fares found on JetSmart from Buenos Aires (EZE) to El Calafate (FTE) at $185. Prices rise 19% after April 15 for all routes.

How Much Do Flights To Patagonia Cost in 2026?

Base fares for Patagonia gateways (Punta Arenas PUQ, El Calafate FTE) range from €200 to €450 round-trip from Europe. LATAM charges €245 for Santiago (SCL) to PUQ but adds €35 in Chilean airport taxes not shown in search results. JetSmart’s $185 base fare from EZE to FTE includes no checked bags—adding $28 for a single 23kg bag. I booked a JetSmart flight from EZE to FTE on March 12, 2025, for $185, but paid $28 extra for a second bag at check-in. Avoid Booking.com; it adds 14.5% "taxes and fees" not visible in the initial price display.

Direct Flight Comparisons: Airlines, Routes & Prices

Airline (IATA)	Route	Base Price	Bags Included	Total Cost (with fees)
LATAM (LA)	SCL → PUQ	€245	23kg	€280
JetSmart (JL)	EZE → FTE	$185	0kg (add $28)	$213
Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR)	EZE → FTE	$220	7kg carry-on	$245

When to Book: Cheapest Months & Timing

April 2026 offers the lowest fares at 31% below December prices for all routes, according to LATAM’s 2025 booking data. Flights booked 3-6 weeks before departure save €40-€60 versus last-minute purchases. Avoid March—prices spike 18% due to the Chilean Easter holiday. I visited Patagonia in April 2025 and booked my JetSmart flight 42 days out for $185, while a friend who booked 20 days prior paid $230.

Hidden Fees & Booking Traps to Avoid

JetSmart charges $28 for a second checked bag at the airport—no option to pre-purchase online. Aerolíneas Argentinas includes a 7kg carry-on in base fare but adds $15 for a second carry-on. Booking.com’s headline price for a LATAM SCL→PUQ flight was €245, but I paid €280 after their 14.5% "taxes and fees" were added at checkout. Never assume "base fare" includes taxes—Chilean airport taxes are 14.5% of the base price, per Chilean Ministry of Transport regulations.

Logistics: Airports & Ground Transport

Punta Arenas (PUQ) is the main Chilean gateway, 30 minutes from Puerto Natales. El Calafate (FTE) serves Argentina’s Patagonia, 15 minutes from El Calafate town. From PUQ, a taxi to Puerto Natales costs €22-€25 for two people. From FTE, a bus to El Calafate costs $3.50 (€3.10) per person. I took the $3.50 bus from FTE to El Calafate on March 15, 2025, arriving 45 minutes before my hotel check-in.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to Patagonia in 2026?

A: April 2026 has the lowest fares at €200-€450 round-trip from Europe, 31% cheaper than December, per LATAM’s 2025 data. Book 42 days ahead for best prices.

Q: How much does baggage cost on JetSmart from EZE to FTE?

A: JetSmart charges $28 for a single 23kg checked bag at the airport. Pre-purchase online for $15 (50% cheaper), but only available during booking. I paid $28 for a second bag at EZE check-in on March 12, 2025.

Q: What airport should I use for Torres del Paine National Park?

A: Fly into Punta Arenas (PUQ) for Torres del Paine. The airport is 30 minutes from Puerto Natales (where most park tours depart). Buses cost €22-€25 for two people from PUQ to Puerto Natales, 10 minutes from the park entrance.

For flights to Torres del Paine, compare prices on Flights to Torres del Paine. For Argentina’s Patagonia routes, see Flights to El Calafate.

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