Private Jet Charter El Calafate (FTE) to Rio Gallegos (RGL)

Fly privately from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL), a 242 km (131 nm) flight, from 40m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,000 all-in.

Distance: 242 km
Fastest: 40m
From: $4,000
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for El Calafate to Rio Gallegos?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
48m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
45m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
44m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
44m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
43m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
42m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
59m
Est. price
$4,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	48m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	45m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	44m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	44m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	43m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	42m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	59m	Non-stop	$4,000$1,900 – $6,100	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly El Calafate to Rio Gallegos non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 242 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 07m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 50m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax: 6
Time: 55m
Range: 2,100km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 44m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 44m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 44m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

El Calafate to Rio Gallegos in local time

Take off from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) at about 10:40 local time, after 40m in the air. Rio Gallegos is on the same time as El Calafate.

Return flight: Rio Gallegos to El Calafate

Empty legs near this route

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El Calafate to Rio Gallegos price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $3,800; January is the dearest at about $4,500.

$4.5kDec: about $4,500
$4.5kJan: about $4,500
$4.4kFeb: about $4,400
$4.0kMar: about $4,000
$4.0kApr: about $4,000
$3.8kMay: about $3,800
$3.8kJun: about $3,800
$4.0kJul: about $4,000
$4.0kAug: about $4,000
$4.0kSept: about $4,000
$4.0kOct: about $4,000

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for El Calafate to Rio Gallegos on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $11,000
Empty legs, past year: 0

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 20m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 49m door to door

You save 2h 29m each, 9h 55m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos cost?

$4,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $6,000 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureEl Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)El Calafate, Argentina ArrivalPiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Fastest flight time: 40mUp to 19 passengers

El Calafate to Rio Gallegos, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 242 km flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) range from about $4,000 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 40m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly El Calafate to Rio Gallegos non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 242 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos?

About $6,000 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $3,800 and January about $4,500. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for El Calafate to Rio Gallegos

These jets can fly the 242 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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