How many flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 61% of flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates a strong availability of direct travel options for this route.

What's the flight time from La Rioja to Buenos Aires?

The median direct flight time from La Rioja to Buenos Aires is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. This route covers a distance of 985 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight duration typically extends to about 3 hours and 5 minutes.

How often do La Rioja to Buenos Aires flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the La Rioja to Buenos Aires route have shown regular fluctuations. This suggests that price drops occur with consistent frequency, offering travelers opportunities to find deals. Monitoring prices over time is typically beneficial for this route.

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La Rioja to Buenos Aires: Overview

Insights for flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

A typical journey from La Rioja to Buenos Aires takes about 3h 40m, including connections. This median duration reflects the common travel time for itineraries on this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires, prices typically range from $138–$253, with a median of $174. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 6% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from La Rioja to Buenos Aires, September stands out with a median fare of $115. Following closely, October offers a median fare of $121, and August presents a median of $135. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

Regarding direct flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires, 61% of recent itineraries are non-stop. This indicates that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically connect once. Travelers have a good chance of finding a direct option, but connecting flights are also common.

The distance between La Rioja and Buenos Aires is approximately 985 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively quick journey suitable for domestic travel.

How much is a round trip from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

Regular price: $78 - $180

Prices for flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 78 USD and 180 USD. The current lowest deal is 125 USD with Aerolíneas Argentinas for travel between Sep 19 and Oct 13.

now $125

Low $78

High $180

The cheapest time to fly from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

The cheapest month to fly from Iriga to Buenos Aires is September, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $238. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $115

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $238

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Last-minute flights going from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$103

$126

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$112

$127

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$145

$165

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$126

$165

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$97

$135

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$111

$136

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

8 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 13

$164 → $174

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$154 → $165

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$98 → $127

29%

7 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 11

$120 → $155

30%

Popular Airports to fly from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

La Rioja - Buenos Aires route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from La Rioja to Buenos Aires are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $115.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 3h 40m

The median flight duration from La Rioja to Buenos Aires is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 61% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aerolíneas Argentinas offers direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with good prices available 6% of the time.

La Rioja main airports to depart from

La Rioja (IRJ)

Cheapest

Fly from La Rioja Airport to Buenos Aires, offering a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~7 km from La Rioja city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Cheapest

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Buenos Aires from La Rioja.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Carrasco International (MVD)

Carrasco International is a major international hub, easily accessible from Buenos Aires via frequent ferry services, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~220 km from Buenos Aires (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$379

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buenos Aires

45% AI deal score

$848

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buenos Aires

Historically, booking flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires 7-13 days in advance has typically yielded the best prices. During this period, the average price was around $147. Prices for flights booked 60+ days out were also competitive, averaging $148. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $193, and flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $227.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from La Rioja to Buenos Aires is considered to be $138 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $174. Prices typically ranged up to $253 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from La Rioja to Buenos Aires have been September and October, with median prices of $115 and $121 respectively. August also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $135. The annual median price for this route was $174, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

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La Rioja to Buenos Aires: Overview

Insights for flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

A typical journey from La Rioja to Buenos Aires takes about 3h 40m, including connections. This median duration reflects the common travel time for itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

Regular price: $78 - $180

Prices for flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 78 USD and 180 USD. The current lowest deal is 125 USD with Aerolíneas Argentinas for travel between Sep 19 and Oct 13.

now $125

Low $78

High $180

The cheapest time to fly from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

September

Cheapest

Flights from $115

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $238

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Last-minute flights going from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$103

$126

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$112

$127

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$145

$165

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$126

$165

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$97

$135

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IRJ - Buenos Aires

La Rioja (IRJ) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$111

$136

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

8 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 13

$164 → $174

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$154 → $165

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$98 → $127

29%

7 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 11

$120 → $155

30%

Popular Airports to fly from La Rioja to Buenos Aires