Flying out of Puerto Iguazú is refreshingly simple. You are minutes from Iguazú National Park and its world famous waterfalls, yet connected by frequent domestic services that get you to major Argentine cities quickly and affordably. For weekend flights from Puerto Iguazú or cheap one way flights from Puerto Iguazú, the airport’s compact size keeps stress low and queues short.
Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport is purpose built for fast turnarounds and easy departures, which means you spend less time navigating terminals and more time on your trip. With nonstop links to Buenos Aires and other regional capitals, it is a strong launchpad for both quick city breaks and longer itineraries across Argentina. Travelers also appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and proximity to nature, making pre flight time here calmer than in big city hubs.
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From quick hops to the capital to longer cross country journeys, these are the routes travelers are choosing from Puerto Iguazú. Flight times and frequencies below are examples and subject to change.
Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery sees the highest demand for business and leisure travel, with examples showing around 1 hour 55 minutes nonstop and frequent weekly services, subject to change. It is favored for access to central Buenos Aires, making it ideal for short stays and onward domestic connections.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport is the other popular capital airport, with example flight times near 1 hour 56 minutes nonstop, subject to change. Travelers choose Ezeiza for long haul connections across the country later in their trip. Córdoba is a strategic mid country gateway and a frequent pick for regional getaways. Example schedules show roughly one flight per day at about 2 hours nonstop, which suits long weekend plans and onward connections within central Argentina. Rosario, Salta and Tucumán offer less frequent but growing travel demand, with typical times ranging from 1 hour 50 minutes to Rosario to over 2 hours for others, appealing to those seeking city culture, northern landscapes and more comfortable overland alternatives. Mendoza appears in schedules, sometimes via Córdoba, and is popular for wine country escapes and combining nature with gastronomy in multi city loops.
Prices to and from gateway destinations fluctuate with holiday peaks and school breaks. Flexing dates by just a few days often reveals cheaper options.
For domestic trips, many travelers find good value booking about 4 to 6 weeks before departure, while being flexible on weekdays versus weekends can reduce costs, subject to change. Set up a single, hands free watch on fares with the Set a Price Alert feature from Kiwi.com, and book when the number looks right.
If your plans include multiple cities, the Nomad Search Tool from Kiwi.com can calculate the cheapest order to visit three or more stops based on your dates. Staying open to creative routings pays off: Kiwi.com’s Travel Hacks include self transfer and hidden cities ticketing options, surfacing results airlines do not always display. Availability and results are always subject to change.
Here is the practical info you need to plan smooth departures and smart connections from this gateway to the falls.
Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, ICAO SARI) sits about 17 kilometers southeast of Puerto Iguazú, reached via Ruta Nacional 12. Typical drive times are around 30 minutes from downtown, with taxis and remises private car services available for transfer. The terminal is compact, around 8,000 square meters, with a single asphalt runway suitable for various aircraft types. Facilities include a café, currency exchange and duty free; services are more limited than larger hubs.
You will find a mix of full service and low cost carriers including Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART Argentina, and Flybondi operating to Buenos Aires Aeroparque, Ezeiza and other cities, subject to change. Kiwi.com can build self transfer itineraries and offer the Kiwi.com Guarantee plus Disruption Protection as well as keep itineraries in the Kiwi.com App with automatic check in and 24 7 chat support where available.