Travelling from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
Disembark at Philadelphia's major arrival point, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia one hour behind Buenos Aires.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Buenos Aires to Philadelphia flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Philadelphia flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Jorge Newbery Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AEP make it to their destination as scheduled 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Split up your Buenos Aires to Philadelphia flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Philadelphia are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You can reach EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 84% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PHL if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is approximately 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). After your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
February is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Buenos Aires to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Philadelphia itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another well-known destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.