Flying from San Juan to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in San Juan. San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires departing from here.
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's chief entry points.
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of San Juan.
Give yourself enough time to make your San Juan to Buenos Aires flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Buenos Aires
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap San Juan to Buenos Aires flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from San Juan
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper San Juan to Buenos Aires flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Bogota Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
SJU is about 11 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SJU land on schedule 81% of the time.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to AEP if you have a late flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and explore beyond Buenos Aires's main sights.
Booking your ride from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 24 kilometres from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near EZE. Tuck yourself in after your San Juan to Buenos Aires flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and be off and running.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
The centre of Buenos Aires is around 16 kilometres from El Palomar Airport (EPA). Set out for your hotel (or get straight to exploring the city's best sights) after your flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires.
Pin all the main attractions on a map and let your El Palomar Airport rental car help get you there. Book with Rent A Car or Rent A Car and enjoy travelling in your own private, air-conditioned space.
If you prefer a certain kind of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Secure your ride from EPA a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from San Juan to Buenos Aires.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month for flights from San Juan to Buenos Aires. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Buenos Aires in March.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your San Juan to Buenos Aires ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Buenos Aires around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking 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 accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Teatro Colón and El Ateneo Grand Splendid are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Buenos Aires travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria.
If you want to check out another great destination in Argentina, head for La Plata, roughly 56 kilometres southeast of Buenos Aires. Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata are among its highlights.