Flying from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires.
Arrive in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you make your Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires
To find cheap Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
JNB is about 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule 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 roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Following your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires. August is the busiest month for a trip to Buenos Aires. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book a Johannesburg to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Buenos Aires to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Recoleta Cemetery are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Buenos Aires to-do list. 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 seen the sights of Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Argentina, head for La Plata, roughly 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte are among its highlights.
