Flying from Buenos Aires to San Diego: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
Touch down at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the chief entry point to San Diego.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Diego four hours behind Buenos Aires.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Buenos Aires to San Diego flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to San Diego
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
83.76% of flights leaving Jorge Newbery Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Split up your Buenos Aires to San Diego flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and San Diego include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego, unwind in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes around 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 3 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Follow your own route with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and discover more of San Diego and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Once your flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central San Diego is roughly 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Budget, Hertz and Avis.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CLD a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and get going.
Best time to go to San Diego
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego. July is the busiest month for a trip to San Diego. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to San Diego ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about San Diego
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Diego right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to San Diego:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are must-do's during your San Diego adventure.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres to the north-west, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, head for Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key highlights.
