On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Buenos Aires — Río Gallegos route. The direct flight between the cities, covering a distance of 2,081 km, is operated by airlines approximately 4 times a week.
The main carrier on this route is Aerolíneas Argentinas. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the low-price calendar and checking information on how to get to the departure airport and how to get from the airport to your destination.
The table shows direct flights Buenos Aires → Rio Gallegos on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 20 min. Regular flights are operated by Aerolineas Argentinas. Departures from Jorge Newbery Airport and Ministro Pistarini Airport airports, arrivals at Rio Gallegos International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Buenos Aires — Rio Gallegos by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 569 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 771 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
The climate at the destination is characterized by cool summers and rather harsh winters. The warmest period in Río Gallegos is January and February, with daytime temperatures reaching 19°C, while the coldest and windiest time is June and July, when temperatures drop below freezing.
From a budget perspective, the most cost-effective month to fly is June, with prices starting AED 307. Ticket prices peak in February, when the minimum fare increases to AED 771, due to the holiday season in Argentina.
April offers a good compromise between weather and price, with tickets starting AED 571 and relatively calm weather conditions. The winter months (June–August) should be avoided if you are not prepared for strong winds and cold, despite the low flight costs.
Regular air service on this route is provided by the national carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas. There are about 4 flights per week, most of which are direct. A detailed schedule, information on departure times, and available fares are presented in the list below; click on the airline card to see the details for specific days.
Flights Buenos Aires — Rio Gallegos depart from Jorge Newbery Airport and Ministro Pistarini Airport and arrive at Rio Gallegos International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight on this 2,081 km route takes an average of about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The main carrier operating regular flights from the capital to Río Gallegos is Aerolíneas Argentinas.
Yes, direct non-stop flights are operated on this route. The flight frequency is approximately 4 times a week.
Flight prices depend on the season, how far in advance you book, and demand. You can find the current minimum prices for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
All flights from Buenos Aires arrive at Río Gallegos Airport (RGL), which serves the southern regions of the country.
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