Flying from Vancouver to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, there's a range of airports to depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main options.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's primary gateways.
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
Leave enough time to catch your Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Buenos Aires
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make taking an early Vancouver to Buenos Aires flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near AEP if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Buenos Aires. Once you've hopped off your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires. August is the busiest month to visit Buenos Aires. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book a Vancouver to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can 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 Vancouver to Buenos Aires around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation 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 begin. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are top sights which should feature on any good Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 170 miles to the north-west, popular attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
La Plata is another must-experience destination in Argentina and is around 35 miles south-east of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without dropping by Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.