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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 06:27
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:52.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 2h 57m, covering 3,205 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 Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from $400 to $609, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $487 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $395 return via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared with $486 for direct.

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 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights are:

• British Airways: 97% on time
• JetSMART: 92% on time
• GOL: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% 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 Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around $15:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around $15:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $473 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $508, a difference of $36.

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 Ministro Pistarini Airport and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Florianopolis Hercilio Luz (FLN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 06m, compared to 7h 28m via Brasilia (BSB) and 7h 49m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR).

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

Among airlines operating Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro 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
• British Airways: 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.