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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:30 am and lands at 6:27 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 2h 57m, covering 1,241 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $281 to $425, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $341 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $278 round-trip via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared to $341 for nonstop.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetSMART has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are:

• British Airways: 97% on time
• JetSMART: 92% on time
• GOL: 92% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 17%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $233, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $332 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• GOL
• JetSMART
• British Airways
• Emirates
• LATAM Airlines
• Aerolineas Argentinas

Flying via Florianopolis Hercilio Luz (FLN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 7h 49m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) and 7h 56m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• JetSMART: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.