How to find cheap flights to Buenos Aires
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Buenos Aires is C$336. A return plane ticket starts at C$715.
Take the stress out of fare hunting by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices drop.
Search for your tickets ahead of time. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to improve your chances of scoring cheap flights to Buenos Aires. Doing this will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a rush to get to the city, consider making a pit stop along the way. Sometimes, you can find cheaper fares by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you've got some flexibility with your travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available.
Plan your visit for August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest month to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Buenos Aires then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), January is when Buenos Aires is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
July is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
June is your safest bet for clearer skies. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Buenos Aires.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around six days of rainfall.
Travelling to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
When planning your Buenos Aires flight, there are a few options for your arrival airport. Land at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Most travellers flying into the city land at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
Skip the layovers and get to your destination in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Buenos Aires with one of these leading airlines:
When you touch down in Buenos Aires, you'll be in the UTC-3 timezone.
Plan the perfect stay to go with your flight. Check out these accommodation options once you've booked your ticket:
Getting to central Buenos Aires from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP, the city's main gateway, is located about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires.
After touching down from your flight to Buenos Aires, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Roughly 40 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to Buenos Aires. Put your bags down at one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Can't wait to kick off your adventure? You can book a car rental at AEP with top providers such as Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost. Grab the keys and get ready to explore Buenos Aires and beyond.
Jorge Newbery Airport serves Buenos Aires and nearby areas in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Buenos Aires highlights
Step off your flight to Buenos Aires and head straight for these well-known attractions:
Teatro Colon: Around 2 kilometres northwest of the centre in San Nicolas, this landmark offers a lasting first impression of the city.
Del Parque Shopping Centre: Make your way to this shopping area when you're ready to part with some cash while exploring Buenos Aires. It's roughly 11 kilometres west of the centre in Villa del Parque.
Recoleta Cemetery: Need one more reason to visit Buenos Aires? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres northwest of the city centre in Recoleta.
Explore more of Argentina
There's plenty more of Argentina waiting for you to discover. About 274 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, head for Rosario. What not to miss? Start with Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento an Eva Peron and Monumento al Che Guevara. The city's nearest major airport is Fisherton Airport (ROS).
Another city in Argentina that will quickly win you over is La Plata. From Buenos Aires, it's around 48 kilometres southeast and features highlights like Teatro Argentino and Catedral de la Plata. Spend a little time at Museo de La Plata too.
Roughly 23 kilometres west of Buenos Aires, Morón is worth going out of your way for. Some of the best reasons to visit include Parroquia Santa Marta, Plaza de los Inmigrantes and Plazoleta 9 de Junio.
Complete your trip with a Buenos Aires car rental
Rent a car in the city and make your trip more flexible. Browse the range of car rentals in Buenos Aires and find all the best prices in one easy search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy and mileage to cleanliness and customer service.
