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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.1% of flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires were direct. This indicates that a majority of travelers on this route typically have at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

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

The direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires typically takes 3 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1996 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 12 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time savings associated with direct routes. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their flight option.

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

Based on historical trends, flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are classified as having regular price fluctuations. This means that prices for this route tend to change frequently. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. Monitoring prices over time can help identify opportune moments for booking.

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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 $407 to $736, with a median of $556. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires takes about 3h 25m, including connections. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 13h 55m, compared to 3h 25m for non-stop flights.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $241. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $321. August presents another option, though with a higher median fare of $521.

Only about 20.1% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical connecting journey involving 2 stopovers. Travelers should factor in these connections when planning their trip.

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires is approximately 1996 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it is too far for a short trip but not considered a long-distance international flight.

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

Regular price: $170 - $569

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is between 170 USD and 569 USD. The current lowest deal is 241 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 13.

now $241

Low $170

High $569

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 May, with a median price of $241. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $613. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $241

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $613

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

B&H Airlines

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

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$324

$278

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$355

$285

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

Sky Airline

$370

$325

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$308

$267

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$209

$240

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$237

$240

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$475 → $409

14%

6 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 26

$392 → $327

17%

1 night

Dec 10 - Dec 11

$298 → $238

20%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$298 → $238

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are below the typical level at $241.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $241.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights typically take 3h 25m, while connecting flights average 13h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 79.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

B&H Airlines has offered 2 direct deals from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regularly available

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are regularly available.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport serves Rio de Janeiro and may be an alternative for flights to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~22 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Santos Dumont (SDU)

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

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Cheapest

Choose Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for convenient access to Buenos Aires, often offering competitive fares from Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Carrasco International (MVD)

Cheapest

Carrasco International is a major international hub with high connectivity, easily accessible from Buenos Aires.

📍 ~220 km from Buenos Aires (reachable by ferry; requires international border crossing and customs clearance)

💸 Flights from ~$167

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Dec 31

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Dec 03

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Dec 24

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Business Class

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Dec 18

Buenos Aires, Argentina

85% AI deal score

$3,176

$1,854

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Nov 18

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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$1,171

$629

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From GIG

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Nov 13

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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$1,220

$645

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Nov 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buenos Aires

Historically, the best prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $412. Booking within 6 days of departure usually results in a higher average price of $472. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 14-27 days out average $637, while those booked 60+ days in advance tend to be around $598.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is considered to be $407 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $556. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $736 or less. This threshold of $407 represents a competitive fare based on past trends.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, with a median price of $241. March also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $321. The annual median price for this route is $556, indicating that certain months offer significant savings. August, for example, typically sees a median price of $521, which is higher than May or March.

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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: $170 - $569

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is between 170 USD and 569 USD. The current lowest deal is 241 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 13.

now $241

Low $170

High $569

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

May

Cheapest

Flights from $241

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $613

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

B&H Airlines

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

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$324

$278

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$355

$285

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

Sky Airline

$370

$325

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$308

$267

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$209

$240

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Buenos Aires

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

B&H Airlines

$237

$240

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$475 → $409

14%

6 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 26

$392 → $327

17%

1 night

Dec 10 - Dec 11

$298 → $238

20%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$298 → $238

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are below the typical level at $241.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $241.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights typically take 3h 25m, while connecting flights average 13h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 79.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

B&H Airlines has offered 2 direct deals from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regularly available

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are regularly available.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport serves Rio de Janeiro and may be an alternative for flights to Buenos Aires.

📍 ~22 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Santos Dumont (SDU)

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

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

Buenos Aires main airports to arrive at

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Cheapest

Choose Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for convenient access to Buenos Aires, often offering competitive fares from Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby Buenos Aires used as alternative

Carrasco International (MVD)

Cheapest

Carrasco International is a major international hub with high connectivity, easily accessible from Buenos Aires.

📍 ~220 km from Buenos Aires (reachable by ferry; requires international border crossing and customs clearance)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buenos Aires

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Best Elite deals to Buenos Aires

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From GIG

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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$629

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From GIG

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Nov 13

Buenos Aires, Argentina

84% AI deal score

$1,220

$645

Save $575

From GIG

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Nov 14

Buenos Aires, Argentina

84% AI deal score

$1,246

$645

Save $601

From GIG

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Nov 14

Buenos Aires, Argentina

84% AI deal score

$1,220

$645

Save $575

From GIG

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Nov 15

Buenos Aires, Argentina

84% AI deal score

$1,274

$681

Save $593

From GIG

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Nov 16

Buenos Aires, Argentina

84% AI deal score

$1,294

$681

Save $613

From GIG

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Nov 16

Buenos Aires, Argentina

84% AI deal score

$1,274

$681

Save $593

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 below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are regularly available

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

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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 below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are regularly available

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

Nov 21

Dec 31

Dec 03

Dec 24

Dec 18

Nov 18

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 15

Nov 16

Nov 16

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?