Rio to Buenos Aires - So @!# $$$$$
Apr 19, 2005 | 7:55 am
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Rio to Buenos Aires - So @!# $$$$$
Why are fares from Rio to Buenos Aires over $350, and a n/s over $400? I am trying to fly on 9/27, one way (tried r/t also), and the fares are just ridiculous. Anyone have any idea of how to find some lower fares?
Apr 19, 2005 | 8:05 am
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try Gol airlines
Hi there,
I just visited Rio and had similar "issues" finding reasonable fares around Brazil. Expedia and similar search engines certainly aren't the whole story, though. You should look at Gol airlines (http://www.voegol.com/), I think they have flights from Rio to Buenos Aires around $300 n/s, and there may be better deals on their website, too.
I just visited Rio and had similar "issues" finding reasonable fares around Brazil. Expedia and similar search engines certainly aren't the whole story, though. You should look at Gol airlines (http://www.voegol.com/), I think they have flights from Rio to Buenos Aires around $300 n/s, and there may be better deals on their website, too.
Originally Posted by NYEsq
Why are fares from Rio to Buenos Aires over $350, and a n/s over $400? I am trying to fly on 9/27, one way (tried r/t also), and the fares are just ridiculous. Anyone have any idea of how to find some lower fares?
Try an Agent in Brasil
Apr 19, 2005 | 10:24 am
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Originally Posted by philipherold
Yes, do try GOL. Also, my brother bought a ticket when in Brasil for BA and it was around 300 - try a travel agent there if you can.
GOL's site is quoting about the same as Aerolinas Argentinas for that date..... I guess LCCs haven't made it to S.America yet!
Aug 23, 2005 | 1:18 am
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Originally Posted by NYEsq
Why are fares from Rio to Buenos Aires over $350, and a n/s over $400? I am trying to fly on 9/27, one way (tried r/t also), and the fares are just ridiculous. Anyone have any idea of how to find some lower fares?
Aug 23, 2005 | 3:29 am
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I flew EZE-GIG and back right before xmas in 2003 and it was about $335.... I thought it was an ok deal, my friend in EZE found about $400 from a local TA there that he used.
Aug 23, 2005 | 4:24 am
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Yeah, I don't understand why people think airfares are so "ridiculous". It's an international flight with limited carriers flying the route, and the distance is still 1240 miles. It's a relative bargain some would even say.
If you haven't purchased tickets yet, you can always fly Varig or Aerolinas Argentinas to EZE and get a stopover in Rio.
If you haven't purchased tickets yet, you can always fly Varig or Aerolinas Argentinas to EZE and get a stopover in Rio.
Aug 23, 2005 | 4:41 am
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Originally Posted by fallinasleep
Yeah, I don't understand why people think airfares are so "ridiculous". It's an international flight with limited carriers flying the route, and the distance is still 1240 miles. It's a relative bargain some would even say.
If you haven't purchased tickets yet, you can always fly Varig or Aerolinas Argentinas to EZE and get a stopover in Rio.
If you haven't purchased tickets yet, you can always fly Varig or Aerolinas Argentinas to EZE and get a stopover in Rio.
Sep 5, 2005 | 2:27 am
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I'm trying to figure out what do getting from GRU to EZE on an upcoming trip next January
One thing I noticed is that if you buy a ticket GRU/CGH-IGU for ~87 bucks on TAM and IGR=AEP on Lan Argentina ~90 bucks, not only do you get to save a lot of money but you throw in a trip to Iguazu Falls
One thing I noticed is that if you buy a ticket GRU/CGH-IGU for ~87 bucks on TAM and IGR=AEP on Lan Argentina ~90 bucks, not only do you get to save a lot of money but you throw in a trip to Iguazu Falls
Sep 5, 2005 | 3:29 am
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Originally Posted by Mateo4321
I'm trying to figure out what do getting from GRU to EZE on an upcoming trip next January
One thing I noticed is that if you buy a ticket GRU/CGH-IGU for ~87 bucks on TAM and IGR=AEP on Lan Argentina ~90 bucks, not only do you get to save a lot of money but you throw in a trip to Iguazu Falls
One thing I noticed is that if you buy a ticket GRU/CGH-IGU for ~87 bucks on TAM and IGR=AEP on Lan Argentina ~90 bucks, not only do you get to save a lot of money but you throw in a trip to Iguazu Falls
I might have to consider package deals to/from/via Florinopolis for a similar kind of thing.
Sep 5, 2005 | 3:58 am
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Doing a quick search on ITA/LA.com
The RG Flight 2162 is $139 GIG-IGU
and LA 4023 is $80 IGR-AEP
(also TAM flight 705 is $76 AGT-EZE)
total $219
Problem is, RG flight arrives 5:30pm, and LA flight leaves at 2:50.....I'm trying to see if there is any other way to do all the flights in one day....just the timing of things throws it off and having to overnight would in a sense take away any savings you'd get...
The RG Flight 2162 is $139 GIG-IGU
and LA 4023 is $80 IGR-AEP
(also TAM flight 705 is $76 AGT-EZE)
total $219
Problem is, RG flight arrives 5:30pm, and LA flight leaves at 2:50.....I'm trying to see if there is any other way to do all the flights in one day....just the timing of things throws it off and having to overnight would in a sense take away any savings you'd get...
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Sep 5, 2005 | 4:41 am
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Originally Posted by Mateo4321
Of Course a side trip to the Falls and one to Ciudad del Este for sketchy/cheap electronics could enhance the entire experience 