Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is 5 hours behind Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from JNB to Buenos Aires. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from JNB to Buenos Aires. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
JNB is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires is R 9,240. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,414. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JNB to Buenos Aires if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to the centre of Buenos Aires is around 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 38 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near AEP if you're taking a late flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
As soon as your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 36 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The journey will take about 2 hours and 8 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from JNB to Buenos Aires:
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Buenos Aires, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires for January to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from JNB to Buenos Aires around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Buenos Aires right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Buenos Aires:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are attractions you won't want to skip in Buenos Aires.
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