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Cheap flights to Buenos Aires

Tango · Steaks · Long haul. Compare cheap flights to Buenos Aires from UK airports — flight time 13h 30m from London.

13h 30m
Flight from London
from £620
Typical price
Oct–Apr
Best season
Price intelligence

When to fly to Buenos Aires for the cheapest fare

Source: Travelpayouts
updated 2026-07-27
Average return
£505
From £438 on a great day
Cheapest month
Aug
Avg £505 return
Peak month
Aug
Avg £505 return
Good-deal threshold
£455 or less
25th-percentile fare
Cheapest day to depart: Tuesday
Most expensive day: Monday

Flying to Buenos Aires — what to know

Buenos Aires is a long-haul destination from the UK — around 13h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic one- to two-week trip. Travellers come for tango and the steaks. Returns from around £620 are typical when booked ahead.

Most visitors aim for Oct–Apr. Typical advance returns sit around £620. On the ground, Argentine peso (ARS) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: Visa-free for UK passport holders for stays up to 90 days. 8–14 weeks ahead is the long-haul sweet spot — earlier doesn't reliably help, later starts to hurt; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.

Good to know

Booking flights to Buenos Aires — the answers that matter

How much is a return flight to Buenos Aires from the UK?

Direct answer. Return fares to Buenos Aires typically start around £620 when booked ahead — it's a long-haul route, roughly 13h 30m in the air from London.

8–14 weeks ahead is the long-haul sweet spot — earlier doesn't reliably help, later starts to hurt. Last-minute bookings are where this route punishes you — waiting until inside two weeks of departure usually costs well over the advance fare.

Key fact: A typical advance return to Buenos Aires is around £620; flight time from London is about 13h 30m.

When should you book flights to Buenos Aires?

Direct answer. Book 8–14 weeks ahead, and aim for Oct–Apr if you want Buenos Aires at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.

Before you commit, the admin: Visa-free for UK passport holders for stays up to 90 days. Currency is Argentine peso (ARS); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.

Key fact: Best months to visit Buenos Aires: Oct–Apr. Flight time from London: about 13h 30m.

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Practical information for UK travellers

Flight time from London~13h 30m direct
Typical priceFrom £620 return — booking 6–8 weeks ahead is generally cheapest
Best monthsOct–Apr
VisaVisa-free for UK passport holders for stays up to 90 days
CurrencyArgentine peso (ARS)
Time zoneART (UTC-3)
LanguageSpanish
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from the UK to Buenos Aires?

Direct flights from London to Buenos Aires take approximately 13h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa-free for UK passport holders for stays up to 90 days

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

The best months to visit Buenos Aires are Oct–Apr, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS) — most major hotels and restaurants in Buenos Aires accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.

What language is spoken in Buenos Aires?

Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.