Travelling from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Buenos Aires's main airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Explore the options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ) jetting off from either of these.
2 hours is the average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport flight.
San Juan's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires. San Juan Airport is located in San Juan.
With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to San Juan Airport (UAQ) is the busiest route. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the earliest flight at 9:35am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from AEP to UAQ is with Aerolineas Argentinas at 7:15pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to UAQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Go straight to your destination from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Direct flights from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ) can be booked from here.
Aerolineas Argentinas is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport jetting out of AEP.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas between AEP and UAQ.
With 79.82% of its services arriving as scheduled, Aerolineas Argentinas is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ) flight ticket with departures from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Work out whether leaving from EZE works best for your plans.
Aerolineas Argentinas offers direct flights from Buenos Aires to UAQ out of EZE. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the EZE to UAQ route, Aerolineas Argentinas is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Aerolineas Argentinas has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and San Juan Airport.
You can get to EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Buenos Aires to UAQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 83.93% of them touching down as planned.
About San Juan Airport (UAQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to UAQ if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Juan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rent A Car, FlexWays or Always_Rentacar and explore beyond San Juan's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ)
ج.م. 951 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 1,959. These fares may change based on demand.
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The best month for finding cheap Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ)
August is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport (UAQ). Visit San Juan in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to UAQ flight ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 16ºC to 34ºC.
July has temperatures of between -1ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to San Juan Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Juan:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Plaza Espana, Mercado Artesanal and Museo Don Julio are attractions you won't want to skip in San Juan.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres south of San Juan, a visit to Mendoza will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like ciudad de mendoza, Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia and Parque General San Martin.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Argentina, consider San Luis, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of San Juan. Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas are key reasons to visit.
