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Leading Latin American art museum with works from pre-Columbian cultures to modern masters. Compact, varied, and easy to visit.
Flights from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires depart on average 88 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1966 km distance in 3h 5m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1966 km |
Average flight duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Flights per day 88 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on 25 Sept
£138
Average ticket price on 25 Sept
£389
Fastest journey on 25 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 25 Sept
3 h 23 m
Flights on 25 Sept
95
Distance
1966 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires will cost around £389 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £138.
On Fri 25 Sept, we found 95 flights from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires, including 9 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1966 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LA776
LA8044
G37650
LA3943 · LA8032
LA3236 · LA8032
LA8044
AR1267
EK247
AR1261
AR1309The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires flights for today, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ET1277 · ET506 | 13:45 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 6h40 | 20:25 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA8044 | 13:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h15 | 17:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 0 changesdirect | |
AR1265 | 14:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h25 | 17:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 0 changesdirect | |
AR7745 | 14:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h25 | 17:40 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 0 changesdirect | |
LA2425 · LA2947 · LA3429 | 14:50 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 15h20 | 6:10 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 2 changes | |
AR7450 · AR1251 | 14:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 8h25 | 23:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31807 · G37216 | 15:30 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 21h30 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32090+ G33245 | 15:35 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 7h25 | 23:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA8128 · LA3892 | 16:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 16h15 | 9:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA2415 · LA2465 | 17:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 14h20 | 7:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA2415 · LA2445 | 17:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 15h10 | 8:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA2415 · LA2947 | 17:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 12h50 | 6:10 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA2415 · LA2380 | 17:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 22h40 | 16:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31809 · G37216 | 17:45 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 19h15 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA771 · LA542 | 18:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 17h25 | 11:30 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
G31829 · G37216 | 18:25 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 18h35 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3699 · LA8192 | 18:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 15h45 | 10:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA8032 · LA3699 | 18:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 14h45 | 9:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA2445 · LA8122 · LA3699 | 18:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 13h45 | 8:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 2 changes | |
ET1242 · ET506 | 18:50 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 25h35 | 20:25 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA8192 · LA3803 | 19:10 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 15h20 | 10:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3803 · LA8032 | 19:10 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 14h20 | 9:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA8192 · LA3875 | 19:30 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 15h00 | 10:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3875 · LA8032 | 19:30 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 14h00 | 9:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3426 · LA8128 · LA3875 | 19:30 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 13h30 | 9:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 2 changes | |
LA8032 · LA3943 | 19:50 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 13h40 | 9:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA8192 · LA3943 | 19:50 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 14h40 | 10:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR7456 · AR1241 | 20:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 13h45 | 10:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31379 · G37640 | 20:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 16h25 | 12:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31379 · G37648 | 20:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 5h45 | 2:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
ET4097 · ET506 | 20:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 24h10 | 20:25 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
G31379 · G37642 | 20:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 21h05 | 17:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR7456 · AR1243 | 20:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 17h05 | 13:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3947 · LA8032 | 20:40 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 12h50 | 9:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3947 · LA8192 | 20:40 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 13h50 | 10:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA8140 · LA3947 | 20:40 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 15h20 | 12:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31811 · G37216 | 20:55 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 16h05 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR1269 | 21:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h25 | 0:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 0 changesdirect | |
G31525 · G37642 | 21:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 19h25 | 17:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR7590 · AR1243 | 21:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 15h25 | 13:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31525 · G37640 | 21:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 14h45 | 12:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31525+ G33003 | 21:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 12h05 | 10:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
ET4129 · ET506 | 21:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 22h30 | 20:25 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
AR7590 · AR1241 | 21:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 12h05 | 10:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31839 · G37216 | 22:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 14h55 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31986 · G37606 | 22:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 21h15 | 19:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3427 · LA8128 | 22:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 10h45 | 9:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G37656 | 22:25 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h15 | 1:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 0 changesdirect | |
LA773 · LA455 | 22:25 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 16h25 | 14:50 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA773 · LA542 | 22:25 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 13h05 | 11:30 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA773 · LA477 | 22:25 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 19h56 | 18:21 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA773 · LA626 · LA8142 | 22:25 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 15h35 | 14:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 2 changes | |
| Friday 25 September | |||||
LA3339 · LA8140 | 5:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 7h00 | 12:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3339 · LA8142 | 5:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 9h00 | 14:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G37650 | 5:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h25 | 9:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 0 changesdirect | |
G31383 · G37640 | 6:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 6h40 | 12:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31383 · G37642 | 6:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 11h20 | 17:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31383+ G33001 | 6:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 7h20 | 13:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31813 · G37216 | 6:05 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 6h55 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31837 · G37216 | 6:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 6h55 | 13:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3259 · LA8142 | 6:15 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 7h45 | 14:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3259 · LA8140 | 6:15 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 5h45 | 12:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3259 · LA8022 | 6:15 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 9h30 | 15:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
ET1248 · ET506 | 6:25 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 14h00 | 20:25 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA3903 · LA8022 | 6:30 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 9h15 | 15:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA3173 · LA8022 | 6:45 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 9h00 | 15:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA3341 · LA8142 | 7:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 7h00 | 14:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3341 · LA8022 | 7:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 8h45 | 15:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA2405 · LA2369 | 7:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 11h25 | 18:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA2405 · LA2375 | 7:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 19h40 | 2:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA2405 · LA2947 | 7:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 23h05 | 6:10 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
LA3905 · LA8022 | 7:10 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 8h35 | 15:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
BA249 | 7:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h30 | 10:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 0 changesdirect | |
G32012+ G33065 | 7:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 7h10 | 14:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3369 · LA8142 | 7:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 6h15 | 14:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3369 · LA8022 | 7:45 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 8h00 | 15:45 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 1 change | |
G31982 · G37606 | 8:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 11h10 | 19:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR7741 | 8:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h30 | 12:25 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 0 changesdirect | |
LA3367 · LA8138 | 9:00 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 11h00 | 20:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G31442+ G33065 | 9:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 5h25 | 14:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3913 · LA8138 | 9:15 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 10h45 | 20:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32086+ G33245 | 10:05 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 24h15 | 10:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR1261 | 10:15 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h25 | 13:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 0 changesdirect | |
LA776 | 11:10 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 3h30 | 14:40 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini | 0 changesdirect | |
LA3923 · LA8138 | 11:10 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 8h50 | 20:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
LA3925 · LA8138 | 11:45 Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 8h15 | 20:00 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32160+ G33245 | 11:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 22h25 | 10:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32150 · G37642 | 11:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 5h25 | 17:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
AR7525 · AR1247 | 11:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 6h45 | 18:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32150+ G33007 | 11:55 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 6h45 | 18:40 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32191 · G37604 | 12:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 26h00 | 14:20 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
G32191 · G37606 | 12:20 Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 7h10 | 19:30 Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg | 1 change | |
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Leading Latin American art museum with works from pre-Columbian cultures to modern masters. Compact, varied, and easy to visit.
Major fine arts museum with European and Argentine paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. A strong choice for a broad collection.
Museum in a former power station at La Boca, showing modern and contemporary art in a striking industrial setting.
Colourful La Boca street lined with painted houses, artists, and tango culture. Tourist-focused, but still one of the city’s signature walks.
Historic square at the civic heart of Buenos Aires, surrounded by major buildings and tied to key moments in Argentine history.
Large Palermo park with lakes, rose gardens, and broad paths. Ideal for walking, cycling, and a break from dense city streets.
Flaky baked pastries filled with beef, onion and spices. A staple across Argentina, with Buenos Aires bakeries serving classic porteño versions.
Thin beef or veal cutlet, breadcrumbed and fried. An everyday favourite in Buenos Aires, often served with mash or as napolitana with tomato and cheese.
Mixed grilled meats such as beef ribs, chorizo and offal, cooked over fire. The city’s signature social meal rooted in the Argentine parrilla tradition.
Long-running fine dining venue serving refined Argentine cuisine in an intimate restored townhouse setting.
Elegant historic restaurant in Recoleta specialising in Argentine beef, seafood and polished old-school service.
Classic pizzeria on Avenida Corrientes, famed for thick fugazzeta and bustling porteño pizza culture.
Generally moderate for visitors: dining and local transport are reasonable, but hotels and imported goods can be costly compared with similar Latin American capitals.
Around 10% in restaurants is customary in cash. Round up for cafés. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up the fare is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Buenos Aires, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Buenos Aires flights use the Rio De Janeiro-Galeao to Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg airport pair, with some services landing at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini. Use this guide to compare Rio de Janeiro, RJ and Buenos Aires airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Rio De Janeiro-Galeao is 7 km from Rio de Janeiro city centre. Public transport options include:
Rio De Janeiro-Galeao has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in both terminals, including Brazilian and intertiol cuisine; top options include Botequim Carioca and Delirio Tropical.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering various banking services.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rio De Janeiro-Galeao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rio De Janeiro-Galeao: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rio De Janeiro-Galeao: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Linx Hotel and Rio Aeroporto Hotel, both within walking distance..
Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont is 4 km from Rio de Janeiro city centre. Public transport options include:
Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Several restaurants available, including fast food and local cuisine in the main terminal area.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont: Ramps, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby within walking distance, such as Novotel RJ Santos Dumont..
Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg is 6 km from Buenos Aires city centre. Public transport options include:
Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Several restaurants available, including fast food and local cuisine, mainly in the food court area
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buenos Aires Jorge Newburg: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Aeroparque Inn & Suites, within walking distance..
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini is 16 km from Buenos Aires city centre. Public transport options include:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering Argentine cuisine and intertiol options like McDold's and Starbucks.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering local and intertiol banking services.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, such as the Holiday Inn Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport..
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