Andes ski resorts by nearest airport
Which airport to fly into for each resort, and how far the resort is from it or from the nearest town, as the resort or the official tourism site states it.
Neuquén (NQN)
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Caviahue | 352 km to the city of Neuquén | Caviahue is 352 km from the city of Neuquén on paved Ruta Nacional 22 and Ruta Provincial 21; the last stretch is 52 km on Ruta Provincial 26. |
Bariloche
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Bayo | 83 km to San Carlos de Bariloche | The nearest commercial airport named by the resort is the Bariloche international airport (domestic flights). |
| Cerro Catedral | 19 km to central Bariloche | Cerro Catedral is 19 km from central Bariloche on a paved road, with public transport every day (municipal guide 2023). |
| Cerro Perito Moreno (Laderas) | 25 km to El Bolsón | The resort is 25 km from El Bolsón, about 30 minutes by car on a road half paved and half gravel, maintained daily, to the base. |
Ushuaia
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Castor | 26 km to Ushuaia | Cerro Castor is 26 km from Ushuaia on Ruta Nacional 3, on a fully paved road. |
Chapelco (San Martín de los Andes)
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Chapelco | 22 km from the airport to San Martín de los Andes; the base is 20 km from town | From San Martín de los Andes take Ruta Nacional 40 south (the Seven Lakes road); after 15 km turn left onto a gravel road, and the Chapelco base is 5 km further on. |
Esquel
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| La Hoya | 13 km to Esquel | La Hoya is 13 km from the city of Esquel, in north-western Chubut. |
San Rafael or Mendoza
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Las Leñas | 80 km to Malargüe; 200 km to San Rafael; 342 km to Mendoza | By car from Buenos Aires the 1,200 km trip takes about 11 hours via Ruta 7, 188, 143, 144 and finally Ruta 222 to the valley, 20 km after Los Molles. |
Santiago (SCL)
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| El Colorado | 70 km to Santiago airport (SCL) | From Santiago take Ruta G-21 (Camino a Farellones), a 70 km mountain road with hairpins taking about two hours from SCL; carrying and using chains is mandatory in winter. |
| La Parva | 70 km to Santiago airport (SCL) | From Santiago, take Av. |
| Portillo | 164 km to Santiago airport (SCL) | From Santiago take Autopista Los Libertadores (Ruta 57) north past Los Andes, then Ruta 60 (Camino Internacional) toward Paso Los Libertadores; about 164 km, 2 to 2.5 hours. |
Concepción (CCP)
| Resort | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Nevados de Chillán | 200 km to Concepción; 80 km to Chillán | The resort is in the Ñuble region, 80 km from Chillán (ca. |
Sources for every value are on each resort's page. Facts checked: 10 November 2026