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Flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro cost $238 and was between Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $562.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro is May, where tickets cost $564 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,159 and $1,011 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro?

Aerolineas Argentinas connects Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro with up to 2 flights per day. British Airways also offers 1 flight per day, while Flybondi follows with 1 flight per day.

How many flights are there between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Buenos Aires and land in Rio de Janeiro, with an average flight time of 2h 56m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Buenos Aires at 05:01 and will be landing in Rio de Janeiro at 08:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro jets off at 22:30 and lands at 01:15.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

  • What are the best arrival airports for flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    The best arrival airport for flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro is Galeão International Airport (GIG). It is the busiest airport in Rio, with more flight options from Buenos Aires. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is much closer to central Rio than GIG but with limited flight options. All nonstop flights from the different Buenos Aires Airports land at GIG.

  • How do I get to central Rio from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG)?

    The Rapid Transport bus (BRT) is a faster option from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to central Rio. The Real Auto Bus has five lines from the airport to the Rio city center. You may also take an hourly shuttle bus to drop you at major hotels and beaches in the Brazilian city. Taxis and car rentals are available at the airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals area.

  • What lounges are available at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE)?

    The Aeropuertos VIP Club is accessible to all travelers regardless of airline or travel class. First Class of Business Class travelers flying to Rio can also check into LATAM VIP Lounge or the Aerolineas Argentinas Salon Condor, which have special services, complimentary drinks and snacks, and relaxing spaces.

  • Are there eco-friendly flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    Consider booking GOL Airlines or Aerolíneas Argentina, the most eco-friendly airline with flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. Their airlines emit 33% less CO₂ than most nonstop flights on the route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    Iberia, Lufthansa, Vueling, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are direct flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Buenos Aires is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Buenos Aires with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Buenos Aires up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

  • Flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro are mainly operated by LATAM Airlines, GOL Airlines, JetSMART, Aerolíneas Argentina, or Flybondi. These airlines depart from either Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) or Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and land at either Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
  • Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) have multiple flight options to Rio. You’ll find nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro from both airports. If you want to fly to Rio from an airport much closer to Buenos Aires city center, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), approximately 3.7 miles from central Buenos Aires, is the best departure airport. Ezeiza International Airport is around 22 miles southwest of the Buenos Aires city center.
  • Sao Paulo is the most popular city for one-stop flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. Most flights from different airlines will have a layover at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Other common layover cities on the route are Salvador (SSA), Recife (REC), Porto Alegre (POA), and Fortaleza (FOR).
  • From Rio, you can fly to domestic destinations like Belo Horizonte, Brasília, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife, Porto Alegre, and Florianópolis. You can also fly to international destinations in South America, North America, Europe, and Africa.
  • For hotels near Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport, you can check into Rio Aeroporto Hotel, an onsite hotel in Terminal 1, 3rd Floor. Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is a nearby hotel with a free shuttle that departs every 20 minutes.
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Prefer to fly direct from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

Find which airlines fly direct from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Flybondi, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Flybondi, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +7 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Flybondi, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +7 more

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, GOL, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, GOL, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +7 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, GOL, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, Emirates, +5 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, British Airways, +6 more

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One-way flight deals

directAerolineas Argentinas
2h 55mAEP-GIG
directKLM
2h 55mAEP-GIG
directLATAM Airlines
4h 15mAEP-GIG
directEmirates
2h 45mEZE-GIG
directJetSMART
3h 04mEZE-GIG
directFlybondi
2h 55mEZE-GIG
directIberia
2h 55mEZE-GIG
directITA Airways
2h 55mAEP-GIG
directGOL
2h 55mAEP-GIG
directBritish Airways
2h 55mEZE-GIG

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