Lufthansa & SWISS Premium Economy to Buenos Aires for €1,144 from Western Europe

Star Alliance members Lufthansa and SWISS are currently selling premium economy tickets to Buenos Aires starting at €1,144 from France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. As their premium economy still includes 2x 23 kg of luggage (unlike Air France & KLM) and has comfortable seats, this is quite a nice price for a destination that rarely sees any big discounts in premium travel classes.

Availability is best in March and September. There are also some available dates in January, February, April, May, and August – depending on where you fly from. Feel free to use our search form below to be redirected to Lufthansa’s booking site:

You can depart from the following cities:

• From Luxembourg: €1,144
• From Toulouse: €1,148
• From Marseille: €1,150
• From Lyon: €1,152
• From Paris: €1,198
• From Brussels: €1,201

Lufthansa flies a Boeing 747 to Buenos Aires from Frankfurt, while SWISS uses a Boeing 777. SWISS’s flight has a 2-hour stop in São Paulo. I think that considering the different seats and the stop in São Paulo, I would definitely recommend flying in Lufthansa’s jumbo if you have the choice.

Feel free to take a look at our reviews of both airlines’ premium economy to help you make a choice:

Review: Premium Economy Class with Lufthansa

The Emphasis is on “Premium”: Review of the New Swiss Premium Economy

Search & Book

The fare rules mention a minimum stay requirement of 8 days, and that you have to book at least 28 days before departure.

Availability is best in March and September 2024. However, the availability varies quite a bit depending on where you depart, so checking Google Flights‘ calendar is not a bad idea. Once you’ve settled on specific dates, you should book directly on Lufthansa’s website.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Mileage

The flights within Europe are in economy class, therefore being issued in booking class Y, while the long-haul flights are issued in booking class N. To give you an example, flying from Paris to Buenos Aires via Frankfurt (and back) would get you:

Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles you’d get for your personal itinerary:

Destination

Information & Tips for Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is known for its European-style architecture, tango culture, and neighborhoods like San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta. Key sights include Plaza de Mayo, Teatro Colón, and the Recoleta Cemetery. The local currency is the Argentine peso (ARS), and while card payments are accepted in many places, cash is still widely used—especially for small purchases. Prices can be low by international standards, though inflation causes frequent changes. The climate is temperate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and autumn the most comfortable times to visit.

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Information & Tips for Argentina

Argentina offers a wide range of travel experiences, from the dramatic peaks of Patagonia and the glaciers of El Calafate to the thundering Iguazú Falls in the subtropical north and the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires. The local currency is the Argentine peso (ARS), though U.S. dollars are sometimes accepted in tourist areas. Prices can vary widely—Buenos Aires tends to be more affordable than many Western cities, though inflation and exchange rate fluctuations can impact costs. Weather varies by region: the north is hot and humid, the south cool and windy, and the capital has mild winters and warm summers.

Getting around Argentina can be mixed: within major cities like Buenos Aires, public transport is extensive and cheap, with buses, trains, and a subway system, though they can be crowded and delays are common. Taxis and rideshare apps like Uber are widely available. Traveling between cities often requires long-distance buses, which are reliable but slow, or domestic flights, which are faster but can be pricey and sometimes delayed. Train service between cities is limited.

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