Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is 13 hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your CNS to Buenos Aires flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Cairns, CNS can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to CNS? If you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Buenos Aires, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
71.55% of flights taking off from Cairns Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Buenos Aires flight is $2,721. The cheapest price for a return flight is $4,047. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CNS to Buenos Aires, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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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 to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cairns Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Grab a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and explore Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CNS to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is roughly 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Once you've disembarked your flight from Cairns 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 about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to EZE. Settle in and get cosy after your CNS to Buenos Aires flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make picking up a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Travel to Buenos Aires during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairns Airport to Buenos Aires during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Cairns Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket with a departure in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 31ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CNS to Buenos Aires around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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 you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another essential stop in Argentina. Start your sightseeing at Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.
