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

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

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

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

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

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and may arrive at several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $280 round-trip and layover options via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) at $290.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) - 2% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $310, a difference of $35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 15%.

Some of the most popular sights in Buenos Aires are Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental and Microcentro. These are among the most viewed places in Buenos Aires on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:05 am and lands at 4:30 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 2:30 am.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $281. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires takes 3h 25m, covering 1,225 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.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $95, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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

• British Airways: 95% on time
• GOL: 91% on time
• JetSMART: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 86% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 6h 20m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) and 7h 57m via Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA).

Since Buenos Aires is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) — daily rates from around $15:

• Hertz
• Rentacar
• Street Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Localiza

Near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) — daily rates from around $25:

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Localiza
• Rentacar
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires range from $238 to $343, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $238 counts as a good deal.