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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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

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.

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires range from $243 to $357, with an average of $292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $292 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $291 round-trip and layover options via Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) at $300.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires flights are:

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, night flights for 21%, and evening flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $1,211. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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 $109, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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 $23:

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

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Buenos Aires. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $27.

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 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

Flying via Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 9h 27m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 13h 34m via Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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

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
• 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.