Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (GIG–EZE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,240 mi airlines 54/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 10h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FO5901
FO Airlines of Tasmania
738
7:00 AM
-03
10:25 AM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA249+1
BA British
777
7:15 AM
-03 T2
10:45 AM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5891
AY Finnair
777
7:15 AM
-03 T2
10:45 AM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3608cs
IB Iberia
777
8:25 AM
-03 T2
11:45 AM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5902+1
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
8:55 AM
-03 T2
12:25 PM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5903cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
2:15 PM
-03 T2
5:40 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37654+1
G3 Sky Express
7M8
2:15 PM
-03 T2
5:40 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FO5903
FO Airlines of Tasmania
738
3:50 PM
-03
7:15 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK247
EK Emirates
77W
5:40 PM
-03 T2
9:05 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR1269
AR Aerolineas Argentin
11:28 PM
-03
3:03 AM+1
-03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FO5900
FO Airlines of Tasmania
738
11:15 AM
-03 TP
2:10 PM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5892
AY Finnair
777
12:25 PM
-03 TP
3:15 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA248
BA British
777
12:25 PM
-03 TP
3:15 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5905cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
1:15 PM
-03 T1
4:10 PM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37653+1
G3 Sky Express
7M8
1:15 PM
-03 T1
4:15 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FO5902
FO Airlines of Tasmania
738
8:05 PM
-03 TP
11:00 PM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK248
EK Emirates
77W
10:40 PM
-03 TP
1:25 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
6 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 1,240 mi 3h 20m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

GIG–EZE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,240 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–EZE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 777 3h30 Oneworld
BA British Airways Also: IB 7 777 3h30 Oneworld IB
EK Emirates 7 77W 3h25
JA JetSMART 5
FO Airlines of Tasmania 4 738 3h25
LA LATAM Chile 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FO, TP
777 Boeing 777 – AY, BA, IB
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FO + JA + LA (16 flights/wk, 53%)
Oneworld: AY + BA (14 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to EZE direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to EZE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · EZE: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza).
Distance & Flight Time
1,240 mi / 1,996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. As Mercosur full members, Brazilians can enter with just a national ID card instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Stays can be extended once for an additional 90 days at Argentine immigration offices.

Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

GIG–EZE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) route.
Route details
Distance1,240 mi / 1,996 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights54 out / 39 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: EZE
IATA / ICAOEZE / SAEZ
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Passengers/yr11.1M
Elevation67 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to EZE flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,240 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, Emirates, Airlines of Tasmania, JetSMART and LATAM Chile. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from GIG to EZE. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through POA, FLN, MVD, VCP, ASU, BSB, BPS, MDZ, MCZ, NAT, FOR, COR, GRU, SCL, REC, PUJ, LIM, SSA, JFK, BOG, PTY, DFW, ROS, MIA, AMS, MAD, IAH, ATL, FRA, FCO and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EZE to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to EZE

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Emirates, Airlines of Tasmania, JetSMART and LATAM Chile. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to EZE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to EZE ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,240 miles (1,996 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via POA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.