Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is one hour ahead of New York.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is the most popular route, with ten flights a week to pick from. You can travel from JFK to EZE at 20:40 with Delta Air Lines.
To avoid missing your JFK to Buenos Aires flight, leave 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.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your journey at JFK and fly nonstop to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires tickets.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from JFK to Buenos Aires with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires flight is R 4,509. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,274. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from JFK to Buenos Aires by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires. Book one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week ahead of your flight from JFK to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Once you've disembarked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EZE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your JFK to Buenos Aires flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and be off and running.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Travel to Buenos Aires in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket with a departure in January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to Buenos Aires in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are essential stops on your Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a visit to Rosario will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. No visit is complete without checking out Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.