Flying from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Santo Domingo. Explore your options leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) when searching for a flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires.
Hop off your plane in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Buenos Aires is one hour ahead of Santo Domingo and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying over a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires
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Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Jet off from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) on a nonstop flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires. From SDQ, you can fly directly into Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Arajet is a well-known carrier that offers direct Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires plane tickets leaving from SDQ.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires flights leaving from Las Americas International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
To get to SDQ from central Santo Domingo, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Las Americas International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Las Americas International Airport's on-time performance, 72.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near AEP if you have a late flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and discover Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week in advance of your Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires flight.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is approximately 24 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
After your flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires, unwind at a hotel near EZE. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the busiest month for flights from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires. To avoid the crowds, visit Buenos Aires in April.
Book a Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buenos Aires to range from 19ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 15ºC.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are attractions you won't want to skip in Buenos Aires.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the north-west, top sights here include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
La Plata is another essential stop in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without a visit to Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.
