Travelling from San Juan to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires taking off from here.
Arrive in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Buenos Aires is one hour ahead of San Juan and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your San Juan to Buenos Aires flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Buenos Aires
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap San Juan to Buenos Aires flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Finding cheap plane tickets from San Juan to Buenos Aires is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score an incredible deal.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for San Juan to Buenos Aires flights departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
SJU is around 4 miles from central San Juan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 4 miles away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and chase adventure across Buenos Aires and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week before your trip.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
As soon as your flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is approximately 15 miles from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from EZE one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
April is the quietest month for flights from San Juan to Buenos Aires, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Buenos Aires based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a San Juan to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. 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 San Juan to Buenos Aires around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are major attractions which should be on every Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 170 miles to the north-west, its top attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 35 miles south-east of Buenos Aires, La Plata is another essential stop in Argentina. Experience major highlights starting with Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.
