Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro's main base, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE).
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport flight.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport is located in Buenos Aires. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro.
The most popular route is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). Pick from 47 direct services each week.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to EZE, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You can find a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) out of Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport are available from a good selection of airlines at GIG. Select your seat on any of these:
Flybondi sees the most traveller bookings for flights from GIG to EZE.
Among carriers on this route, Aerolineas Argentinas has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to EZE that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GIG and EZE include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to EZE flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
About Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EZE instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) to central Buenos Aires
Central Buenos Aires is around 32 kilometres from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport is R 1,332. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,844. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book eight months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to EZE.
The best month for picking up cheap Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to EZE.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). January is when most people visit Buenos Aires. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in June.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to EZE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Buenos Aires when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Teatro Colon followed by El Ateneo Grand Splendid and Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
You've visited Buenos Aires, now it's time to explore more of Argentina. Journey around 290 kilometres northwest to Rosario to tick off its must-visit sights. From Casa Natal Che Guevara to Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Argentina, consider San Nicolás de los Arroyos, roughly 225 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires. Plaza Mitre, San Nicolas Cathedral and Museo del Ferrocarril are key reasons to visit.
