Flying from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city operates in the UTC+11 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to SYD.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you'd like to visit a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make on your flight from Buenos Aires to SYD.
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 38 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and SYD are:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can arrive at EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to SYD? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney takes around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
$1,333 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from $2,658. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Buenos Aires to SYD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Sydney. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Sydney. The warmest month is January. Lock in your flights from Buenos Aires to SYD during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
After locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Sydney itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bondi Beach.
Complete your Sydney trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Sydney and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.