Flying from Vancouver to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires. Check out your options for leaving Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's chief entry points.
Buenos Aires is four hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Buenos Aires
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Travel at your own speed with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and discover more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. After your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near EZE. Tuck yourself in after your Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight at one of these well-located options:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EZE will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires. August is the busiest month to visit Buenos Aires. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book a Vancouver to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buenos Aires to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Buenos Aires around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Recoleta Cemetery are a couple of top attractions to put on your Buenos Aires must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
La Plata is another must-experience destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without dropping by Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.