Direct Flights to Buenos Aires for a Fishing Trip

Flying to Argentina for a fishing trip is remarkably easy and inexpensive, with a healthy range of options. Whether you’re heading to the north to chase golden dorado, as we will for the first time in December of 2026, or south to Patagonia for some of the world’s best trout fishing, you’ll need to transit through Buenos Aires (Airport Code: EZE).

Coming from the US, there are direct flights to and from Buenos Aires to five US cities: Dallas, Houston, Miami, Atlanta and New York City. All of them are hubs for major airlines with lots of connecting flights, so it shouldn’t take more than a single layover to get to your initial South American destination – obviously in some cases you’ll need to take a second flight within Argentina or to a neighboring country.

• Dallas is an American Airlines hub. Their daily direct flight from DFW to EZE currently departs at 10:25 pm and after just under 11 hours arrives in Buenos Aires at 6:20 am. The return flight departs at 6:50 pm and after a slightly shorter flight arrives back in Dallas at 8:10am. This accounts for the time difference. These are seasonal routes.

• Houston is a United Airlines hub. They also provide a seasonal direct route to and from IAH. There are two daily flights, one currently leaving at 6:30 pm an the other two hours later. They arrive mid-morning after a flight just about 10 hours. The corresponding return flights leave at 10:05 pm and 11:55 pm, respectively, and fly overnight to return to the US.

The two routes through Texas will likely appeal most not only to anglers who live in the Lone Star State, but also many if those who live west of the Mississippi River, especially those on the west coast. There are also options through the south’s two gateways to Latin America, which may appeal not only to those in the east, but also to those who have status on or prefer to fly with Delta.

• Atlanta, of course, is Delta’s major area of domination and they run a direct flight to Buenos Aires through this major southern metropolis. Like the others listed above, it is an overnight flight each way, leaving Atlanta at 9:10 pm and arriving at 9 am. The return flight leaves at 8:55 pm and landing at 5:15 am. This route is part of an alliance with Aerolineas Argentinas, the country’s flag carrier.

• American Airlines doubles down on direct flight to and from the US with direct flights to and from Miami. There are currently three flights a day on this route each way. They leave Miami at 7:50 pm, 9:55 pm and 11:20 pm, respectively for the approximately 9 hour trip. The departures from EZE leave at 9:40 pm, 11:20 pm and 11:59 pm for the overnight flight home.

Adding to the ease of traveling from or through Miami to Buenos Aires, Aerolineas Argentinas offers multiple direct flights daily. One leaves at 5:25 pm and arrives at 4:30 am, perhaps not meaningfully different than the American option. What distinguishes them, however, is that they also have an 8:10 am flight that arrives at 7:15pm, the rare same-day arrival on direct flights from the US. Coming home to or through Miami, there are departures at 8:00 am and 10:45 pm.

Atlanta and Miami are great stopping spots on routes to most eastern cities, but for travelers headed to the northeast, and particularly to New York, they may not be the best options. Fortunately, there are multiple options to head that way, too, through New York’s JFK.

• For travelers for whom New York is a better starting spot than Miami, but still prefer to fly American Airlines, there is a direct flight from JFK to EZE, currently leaving at 8:45 pm and arriving at 5:30 pm. The return flight is scheduled to depart at 10:00pm and takes almost 11 hours.

• For travelers for whom New York is a better starting spot than Atlanta, but still prefer to fly Delta Airlines, there is a direct flight from JFK to EZE, currently leaving at 10:25 pm and arriving at 7:20 am. The return flight is scheduled for 9:25 pm and takes almost 11 hours.

Remember, all of the times listed above are subject to change, but the general rule (with one exception) is that you’ll be taking an overnight flight and arriving in Buenos Aires in the morning. If you’ll be leaving that evening for an in-country fight, be sure to allow ample time for any possible delays or procedural hurdles. If you’ll be leaving the next day for your ultimate destination, you’ll need to book a hotel. There are plenty of options at all price points, given the fact that the exchange rate is still generally favorable for Americans.

Notes on Picking a Flight to Buenos Aires for a Fishing Trip

Because the overwhelming majority of US travelers to Buenos Aires will be on overnight flights, you will likely want to sleep so that you can hit the ground running upon arrival. If you upgrade your class of service in order to make the trip more restful, be sure to check the configuration of the plane first. In some cases you may be paying a lot more for a product that’s not much improved, while some of the carriers provide truly luxurious amenities.

While I suspect that most American anglers will fly through one of the major US cities listed above to get to Buenos Aires, those aren’t the only options. There are direct flights from EZE to cities including Mexico City, Bogota and Medellin, all of which have direct flights from some US cities. Copa also flies there from Panama City, so even if you don’t want to use their stopover program, that’s another carrier that can get you there.

Assuming that you will be bringing fishing tackle, be aware of your carrier’s baggage rules – both in general and for your specific route – so that you don’t make a costly mistake.