Flying from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires.
When planning your arrival in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the chief entry points.
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, making Buenos Aires two hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you make it on your Philadelphia to Buenos Aires flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Philadelphia to Buenos Aires flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Philadelphia to Buenos Aires flights.
Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Philadelphia to Buenos Aires flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and explore beyond Buenos Aires's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your Philadelphia to Buenos Aires flight.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 24 kilometres from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving taxi lines. Pick up a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
The centre of Buenos Aires is about 16 kilometres from El Palomar Airport (EPA). Settle into your hotel (or make a head start on exploring the city's best sights) after your flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires.
Head straight from arrivals to your hotel with no interruptions by picking up a El Palomar Airport rental car. You can book with trusted names here like Rent A Car and Rent A Car.
If you're looking for a certain make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Reserve your ride from EPA at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Buenos Aires in March.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to Buenos Aires tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Teatro Colón and El Ateneo Grand Splendid are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Buenos Aires itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Argentina you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria.
La Plata is another standout destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres southeast of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata.
