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USH is about 3 miles from the city center. Despite the short distance, travelers still have limited transport options for going into the city. Currently, there is no rail system or bus service that plies the route. You will have to take a taxi, which you can easily find at any taxi terminal at the airport. Alternatively, you can choose to get a rental car at the airport to help you move around the city for the duration of your tour.

Due to the relatively short distance between the two cities, there are a good number of airline companies that provide direct flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART are the popular ones, with multiple daily flights on this route. Nonetheless, you can still get connecting flights at lower rates, although you’ll have to deal with a layover in El Calafate.

Ideally, the quickest way to Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) would be by taking a taxi, as public transport over such a relatively long distance would be quite hectic. However, this can be expensive considering the long distance. The next best option would be to take a rental car and drive to the airport. Most rental companies will have a shop at the airport where you can conveniently drop the car.

USH doesn’t have any onsite hotel you can stay in. However, it is located near several hotels with shuttles that pick up passengers from the airport. Some of these hotels are Hostel Malvinas, Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel, and Del Bosque Apart hotel.

2 airlines operate flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aerolineas Argentinas
• JetSMART

Flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH).

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

• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Flybondi: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £119 return via El Calafate (FTE), compared with £182 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £4–£74 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 Ushuaia most commonly connect through:

• El Calafate (FTE) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Trelew (REL) – 2% of one-stop connections

El Calafate (FTE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Buenos Aires to Ushuaia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £184 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £193, a difference of £9. 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 Ushuaia route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires to Ushuaia flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Night flights for 14%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia:

• Earliest: departs at 03:50 and lands at 07:30
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 21:40.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of £182. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia takes 3h 40m, covering 1,476 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £113 to £1,058. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £59, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

JetSMART is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flybondi has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Buenos Aires to Ushuaia flights are:

• JetSMART: 86% on time
• Flybondi: 83% on time
• Aerolineas Argentinas: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% 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 Trelew (REL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 32m via El Calafate (FTE) and 19h 53m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR).

Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Localiza
· Rentacar
· FlexWays
· Alamo

Return flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia range from £133 to £256, with an average of £182 over the past 12 months. Anything below £133 counts as a good deal.