Travelling from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Buenos Aires. Check out your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organising your flight from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis.
Disembark at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the chief entry point to Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is two hours behind Buenos Aires and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you make your Buenos Aires to Minneapolis flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Buenos Aires to Minneapolis flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Jorge Newbery Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP land on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your Buenos Aires to Minneapolis flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Minneapolis include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
EZE is about 27 kms (17 miles) from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis? Relax in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that depart Ministro Pistarini Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 84%.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
February is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Buenos Aires to Minneapolis ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Minneapolis right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are essential stops on your Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 300 miles south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Omaha is another essential stop in United States and is around 290 miles south-west of Minneapolis. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
