Travelling from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Buenos Aires. Check out your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when searching for a flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia.
Touch down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the primary gateway of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is two hours behind Buenos Aires and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Buenos Aires to Philadelphia flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Buenos Aires to Philadelphia flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport:
64% of flights that take off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Philadelphia flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Philadelphia:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is approximately 11 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is approximately 48 kilometres from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). As soon as your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia, settle in at a hotel near TTN. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Budget, National and Enterprise make picking up a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car simple. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Philadelphia in March.
Book a Buenos Aires to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are essential stops on your Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the northeast, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.