Flying from Melbourne to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Buenos Aires taking off from here.
Arrive in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Melbourne to Buenos Aires flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Buenos Aires
To find cheap Melbourne to Buenos Aires flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Buenos Aires is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and walk away with a great deal.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your trip. When booking your Melbourne to Buenos Aires flight, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one option if you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The distance from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Buenos Aires. Book one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and explore beyond Buenos Aires's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. After your flight from Melbourne to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 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 flight from Melbourne to Buenos Aires:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and be off and running.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Buenos Aires. To skip the crowds, head to Buenos Aires in April.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to Buenos Aires ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Buenos Aires around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne 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:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are attractions you won't want to skip in Buenos Aires.
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.
Around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires, La Plata is another essential stop in Argentina. Start your sightseeing at Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.
