Flying from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires leaving from here.
When landing in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Johannesburg.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires.
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Flying from Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport:
75% of flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and discover Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Buenos Aires flight.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Once you've hopped off your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires, kick back at a hotel close to EZE. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or taxi lines. Grab a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
Jump off your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Buenos Aires is about 16 kilometres from El Palomar Airport (EPA).
Mark your must-see spots on a map and let your El Palomar Airport rental car help get you there. Book with Rent A Car or Rent A Car and travel wherever you want to go in comfort.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires is a good move. As well as better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at EPA.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires. August is the busiest month for a trip to Buenos Aires. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Book a Johannesburg to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buenos Aires to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Teatro Colón and El Ateneo Grand Splendid are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Buenos Aires must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the northwest, top sights here include Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria.
Around 56 kilometres southeast of Buenos Aires, La Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata.