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

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 06:26
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:51.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 2h 56m, covering 3,172 km.

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.

Return flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $394 to $597, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $479 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $394 return via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared with $477 for direct.

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

• British Airways: 97% on time
• GOL: 93% on time
• JetSMART: 91% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Night flights for 21%, and Evening flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $382 to $3,664. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

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

Night 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 Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $467 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $500, a difference of $33.

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

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

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

Flying via Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 51m, compared to 8h 09m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) and 8h 23m via Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA).

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

Among airlines operating Buenos Aires 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

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

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