Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is five hours behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located. Buenos Aires runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CPT to Buenos Aires flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Finding a flight ticket from CPT to Buenos Aires with a stopover is a breeze. Whether you'd like to cut down on travel expenses or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A top stop on this route is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
CPT is around 18 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CPT:
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Buenos Aires
₹ 52,251 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires flight. A return flight ticket starts from ₹ 81,989. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CPT to Buenos Aires. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires ticket.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to the centre of Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and explore Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week in advance of your flight from CPT to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Following your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Following your CPT to Buenos Aires flight, kick back at a hotel close to EZE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from EZE one week in advance often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Before locking in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Buenos Aires offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CPT 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Buenos Aires right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are highlights which should be on any well-planned Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done Buenos Aires, now it's time to discover more of Argentina. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Rosario to tick off its leading sights. From Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument) to Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mar Del Plata is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without experiencing Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.
