Travelling from Buenos Aires to New York: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organising your flight from Buenos Aires to New York.
When jetting into New York, get off the plane at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is another major hub in this city.
11 hours is the average journey time for a direct flight from Buenos Aires to New York. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, New York is 1 hour behind Buenos Aires.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to New York. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Argentina, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 38 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to New York? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Buenos Aires to New York jetting out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your journey at EZE and hop off the plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When setting off from EZE, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Buenos Aires to New York. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to New York with a stop at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). A major stopover between Ministro Pistarini Airport and New York, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours and 8 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 36 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to New York:
Arriving in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buenos Aires to New York. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to New York has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 48 minutes by car. Central New York is approximately 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to New York, rest your head at a hotel near JFK. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to New York
Right now, R 7,180 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to New York. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,217. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to New York, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to New York. To avoid the crowds, visit New York in February.
Before you book a flight from Buenos Aires to New York, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to New York, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are top sights which should be on any well-planned New York itinerary.
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