Oneworld member American Airlines is offering a deal from Madrid to Buenos Aires starting at just €690. This deal includes 23kg checked luggage. Departures are available from November 2024 to early March 2025. Since you have to clear US immigration between flights, you will need an ESTA or American visa to make this journey.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will redirect you to American Airlines or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. Flights in November and December are €723, while flights in 2025 are €690.
First, you will fly to the United States from Madrid to Dallas, New York, or Miami. You will travel on a Boeing 777 with American Airlines with a 3-4-3 configuration or with Iberia on an Airbus A330 with 2-4-2. From the USA, you will continue to Buenos Aires on a Boeing 777 with American in economy class with a 3-4-3 configuration.
On your inbound journey, you will have to accept a long daytime layover in the US – since flights from South America arrive early and flights to Europe depart in the evening. You can use that time for sightseeing.
Most European passport holders can stay in Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days.
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€34) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Search & Book
This deal does not have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of one day, and a maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are available from November 2024 to early March 2025.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on American Airlines’ 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.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class O. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
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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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