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Among airlines operating Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• JetSMART: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

7 airlines operate flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• GOL
• Aerolineas Argentinas
• JetSMART
• LATAM Airlines
• British Airways
• Emirates

Flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE). Flights usually arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £208 return via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared with £248 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) – 5% of one-stop connections

Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £241 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £260, a difference of £19. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 24%, Night flights for 23%, and Evening flights for 7%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, Praia do Arpoador, and Feira Hippie de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 06:24
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:54.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £249. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 2h 54m, covering 1,225 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £140, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while GOL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are:

• British Airways: 97% on time
• GOL: 92% on time
• JetSMART: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 58m, compared to 6h 54m via Brasilia (BSB) and 7h 43m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Return flights from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from £205 to £313, with an average of £249 over the past 12 months. Anything below £205 counts as a good deal.