Los Angeles to Buenos Aires (LAX–AEP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LIM Lima 14h 25m CXJLLA ARAZH2 Lima (LIM) to Buenos Aires flights
SCL Santiago 15h 13m CXLA AFARG3 Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires flights
GRU São Paulo 15h 40m JJJLLA AFARAZ São Paulo (GRU) to Buenos Aires flights
BOG Bogota 20h 29m L7 ARAVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Buenos Aires flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Buenos Aires
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and AEP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to AEP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → AEP
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
AEP → LAX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Buenos Aires is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · AEP: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Argentina visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. The reciprocity fee that Argentina previously charged US citizens has been eliminated. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. The 90-day period can be extended once at the immigration office (Direccion Nacional de Migraciones) for an additional 90 days.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–AEP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Buenos Aires route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: AEP
IATA / ICAOAEP / SABE
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Passengers/yr14.9M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to AEP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jorge Chávez, Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
Buenos Aires is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jorge Chávez, Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.