Buenos Aires to São José flights
São José lies 1,210 km (752 mi) north-east of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Buenos Aires | São José | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 2.9 million | 295,658 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | FLN, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in São José
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,710 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE, 27 km).
Arriving in São José
São José is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | FLN | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 16 ft |
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | NVT | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,906 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São José from Buenos Aires?
1,210 km (752 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to São José by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and São José?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to São José flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN); São José also has NVT.
What currency do I need in São José?
The Real (BRL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.