Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is 14 hours behind Sydney.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your SYD to Buenos Aires flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from SYD to Buenos Aires. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
SYD is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SYD:
69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires flight is ج.م. 35,364. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 62,695. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from SYD to Buenos Aires. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Scoring cheap tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across every month and walk away with a sweet deal.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat 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 AEP:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SYD to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
The centre of Buenos Aires is located around 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EZE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SYD to Buenos Aires flight:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from EZE one week in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Travel to Buenos Aires during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket with a departure in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to Buenos Aires in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Recoleta Cemetery and Obelisco de Buenos Aires are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Buenos Aires must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Mar Del Plata is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without dropping by Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.