Cheap Flights from FTE to ORD: When to Fly from El Calafate to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from FTE to ORD are

• January 15th to March 25th
• April 9th to June 10th
• July 23rd to August 5th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from FTE to ORD is early August. Prices can be as high as $3737 for Friday flights during early January, or as low as $1115 for Tuesday flights around early August.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from El Calafate (FTE) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $1169 to $2428 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early August with an average ticket price of $1115. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early January, with an average price of $2621. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1506 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1627 can be considered a good price for a round-trip FTE to ORD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the FTE to ORD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the FTE to ORD flight is more expensive than the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from El Calafate. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $406 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1427. Return trip prices are from the ORD to FTE flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from FTE to ORD can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 12 hour 35 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking FTE to ORD

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from FTE to ORD — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from FTE to ORD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, American, COPA, Delta, LATAM, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to El Calafate Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6445 miles or 10372 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from FTE to ORD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop FTE to ORD flight is about 12 hour 35 minutes.

How many flights go between El Calafate and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 12 available flights from FTE to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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