Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires departing from here.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's major gateways.
The average time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
You can pick from 49 services a week between Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and {"defaultCase":"Ministro Pistarini Airport","accusativeCase":"Ministro Pistarini Airport","nominativeCase":"Ministro Pistarini Airport","dativeCase":"Ministro Pistarini Airport"} (EZE). GIG to EZE is the most popular route when booking flights from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires.
To ensure you catch your Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires
R 1,060 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Return flights start from R 3,709. These fares may change based on availability.
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The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
You can book a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Begin your trip at GIG and then make your arrival at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You'll find a good range of airlines that offer direct Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires plane tickets out of GIG. The most popular include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to AEP if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and see more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires flight.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
The centre of Buenos Aires is about 24 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). As soon as your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near EZE. Settle in and get cosy after your Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires, while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Buenos Aires based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
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. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires:
Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Recoleta Cemetery are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Buenos Aires itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
La Plata is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without dropping by Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.