Flying from Buenos Aires to Vancouver: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Vancouver has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Vancouver is five hours behind Buenos Aires and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your Buenos Aires to Vancouver flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Vancouver
To find cheap Buenos Aires to Vancouver flights, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Vancouver flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Vancouver:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
EZE is around 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver, kick back in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport:
78% of flights taking off from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 10 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
As soon as your flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 3 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 10 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver:
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's available, by booking your ride from CXH in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when demand is high.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is about 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Find a hotel near YXX and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late Buenos Aires to Vancouver flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options are all about convenience:
Begin your travels without stressing over how to reach your next stop with a Abbotsford Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted names here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Vancouver
March is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Vancouver, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to Vancouver ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Vancouver around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Vancouver, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are leading attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 27 kilometres to the southeast, its top attractions include Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.
If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are key reasons to visit.