What percentage of Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 17% of flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires have been direct. For travelers who prefer not to have a direct flight, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path include at least one stop. When planning your journey, consider that direct options are less common.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

The direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires typically takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1996 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when choosing between direct and connecting options. The non-stop journey offers a significantly quicker arrival.

Should I set a price alert for Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires flights?

Historically, flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires have been classified as a frequent deal route across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that price fluctuations and good opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these frequent changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. Given the consistent activity on this route, an alert could help you find a good price.

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Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

For cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, fares typically range from $395 to $766, with a median price of $557. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires takes approximately 18h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct, as most flights on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires is 1996 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that can span several hours, especially when connections are factored in.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, January stands out with a median fare of $167. Following closely, February offers a median of $186, and March presents a median of $204. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for travelers.

Most itineraries on this route are not direct; most itineraries connect at least once. Only 17% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Regular price: $163 - $458

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is 163 USD to 458 USD. The current lowest deal is 210 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Oct 4.

now $210

Low $163

High $458

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is January, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $683. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $167

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $683

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

B&H Airlines

Flybondi

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

LATAM Chile

$584

$406

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

LATAM Chile

$534

$407

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

City Connexion Airlines

$584

$377

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

City Connexion Airlines

$393

$297

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

City Connexion Airlines

$395

$297

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

$390

$294

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

3 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 4

$474 → $301

37%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

$471 → $301

36%

1 night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

$351 → $239

32%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$339 → $238

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 18h 15m

The median flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is 18h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 83% of recent deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines and Flybondi offer direct flights

B&H Airlines and Flybondi offer direct flights, with 1 direct deal each recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires appear frequently.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~15 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$184

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport is an alternative for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~25 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$423

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont Airport is an alternative for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~2 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$354

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Cheapest

Ministro Pistarini International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~30 km from Buenos Aires (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Carrasco International (MVD)

Cheapest

Carrasco International is a major international hub and a reliable alternative for long-haul flights to Buenos Aires.

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

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Aug 31

Buenos Aires, Argentina

87% AI deal score

$2,455

$674

Save $1,781

From GIG

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Dec 24

Buenos Aires, Argentina

87% AI deal score

$3,310

$1,625

Save $1,685

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Dec 03

Buenos Aires, Argentina

87% AI deal score

$3,171

$1,625

Save $1,546

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Dec 04

Buenos Aires, Argentina

86% AI deal score

$3,083

$1,625

Save $1,458

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 10

Buenos Aires, Argentina

83% AI deal score

$1,704

$608

Save $1,096

From GIG

Elite

Sep 01

Buenos Aires, Argentina

83% AI deal score

$1,765

$638

Save $1,127

From GIG

Elite

Sep 03

Buenos Aires, Argentina

83% AI deal score

$1,747

$638

Save $1,109

From GIG

Elite

Sep 26

Buenos Aires, Argentina

82% AI deal score

$1,590

$643

Save $947

From GIG

Elite

Sep 02

Buenos Aires, Argentina

82% AI deal score

$1,766

$674

Save $1,092

From GIG

Elite

Sep 02

Buenos Aires, Argentina

82% AI deal score

$1,785

$683

Save $1,102

From GIG

Elite

Sep 13

Buenos Aires, Argentina

81% AI deal score

$2,001

$1,390

Save $611

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

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Sep 11

Buenos Aires, Argentina

81% AI deal score

$2,040

$1,390

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Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buenos Aires

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $516. Booking 60+ days out also typically yields a good average price of $536. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $601, and even more so for bookings 28-59 days out, which average $675. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can often be more economical for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires has typically been around $395 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $557. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $766 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $395 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires have been January, with a median price of $167, and February, with a median price of $186. March also shows a relatively low median price of $204. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $557 for this route. Planning your trip during these times could result in substantial savings.

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Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Regular price: $163 - $458

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is 163 USD to 458 USD. The current lowest deal is 210 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Oct 4.

now $210

Low $163

High $458

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

January

Cheapest

Flights from $167

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $683

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

B&H Airlines

Flybondi

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

LATAM Chile

$584

$406

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

LATAM Chile

$534

$407

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

City Connexion Airlines

$584

$377

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

City Connexion Airlines

$393

$297

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

City Connexion Airlines

$395

$297

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Buenos Aires (EZE)

$390

$294

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

3 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 4

$474 → $301

37%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

$471 → $301

36%

1 night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

$351 → $239

32%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$339 → $238

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 18h 15m

The median flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is 18h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 83% of recent deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines and Flybondi offer direct flights

B&H Airlines and Flybondi offer direct flights, with 1 direct deal each recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires appear frequently.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~15 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$184

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport is an alternative for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~25 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$423

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont Airport is an alternative for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~2 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$354

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Cheapest

Ministro Pistarini International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~30 km from Buenos Aires (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Carrasco International (MVD)

Cheapest

Carrasco International is a major international hub and a reliable alternative for long-haul flights to Buenos Aires.

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buenos Aires

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Buenos Aires

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From GIG

Elite

Aug 31

Buenos Aires, Argentina

87% AI deal score

$2,455

$674

Save $1,781

From GIG

Elite

Dec 24

Buenos Aires, Argentina

87% AI deal score

$3,310

$1,625

Save $1,685

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Dec 03

Buenos Aires, Argentina

87% AI deal score

$3,171

$1,625

Save $1,546

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Dec 04

Buenos Aires, Argentina

86% AI deal score

$3,083

$1,625

Save $1,458

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 10

Buenos Aires, Argentina

83% AI deal score

$1,704

$608

Save $1,096

From GIG

Elite

Sep 01

Buenos Aires, Argentina

83% AI deal score

$1,765

$638

Save $1,127

From GIG

Elite

Sep 03

Buenos Aires, Argentina

83% AI deal score

$1,747

$638

Save $1,109

From GIG

Elite

Sep 26

Buenos Aires, Argentina

82% AI deal score

$1,590

$643

Save $947

From GIG

Elite

Sep 02

Buenos Aires, Argentina

82% AI deal score

$1,766

$674

Save $1,092

From GIG

Elite

Sep 02

Buenos Aires, Argentina

82% AI deal score

$1,785

$683

Save $1,102

From GIG

Elite

Sep 13

Buenos Aires, Argentina

81% AI deal score

$2,001

$1,390

Save $611

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 11

Buenos Aires, Argentina

81% AI deal score

$2,040

$1,390

Save $650

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buenos Aires

Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Today’s best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 18h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

B&H Airlines and Flybondi offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buenos Aires

Best Elite deals to Buenos Aires

Aug 31

Dec 24

Dec 03

Dec 04

Sep 10

Sep 01

Sep 03

Sep 26

Sep 02

Sep 02

Sep 13

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buenos Aires

How early should I book Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

What's the best month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

What percentage of Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

Should I set a price alert for Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires flights?

Related routes

More routes from Rio de Janeiro

Flights to Buenos Aires from other cities

Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 18h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

B&H Airlines and Flybondi offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buenos Aires

Best Elite deals to Buenos Aires

Aug 31

Dec 24

Dec 03

Dec 04

Sep 10

Sep 01

Sep 03

Sep 26

Sep 02

Sep 02

Sep 13

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buenos Aires

How early should I book Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

What's the best month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?