Travelling from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Touch down in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
The busiest route for flights from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). You can select from 89 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from GRU to AEP is the 01:05 Aerolineas Argentinas service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 23:45 with Aerolineas Argentinas.
To ensure you make it on your Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires
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The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can find a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Board your plane at GRU and then fly into Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Direct Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires plane tickets are offered by a range of airlines at GRU. Book your journey with one of these:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.02%.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The distance from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near AEP if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and see more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle 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 roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Once you've hopped off your flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires, unwind at a hotel close to EZE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from EZE one week in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires. August is the most popular month to travel to Buenos Aires. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Recoleta Cemetery are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Buenos Aires to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Argentina, head for La Plata, about 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte are the start of reasons to visit.
