Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC): What you need to know
San Carlos Bariloche's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport is located in San Carlos Bariloche.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to BRC.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Whether you want to discover a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BRC.
Located around 19 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 5 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio de Janeiro to BRC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
About San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
Arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport? Collect your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near BRC. Hotel Nordico Bariloche and La Gemela Casa Chic will have you hitting the pillow sooner.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport flight.
Getting from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) to central San Carlos Bariloche
Central San Carlos Bariloche is around 13 kilometers from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport is AED 416. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,072. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BRC, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to BRC.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC). Plan your visit to San Carlos Bariloche in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Rio de Janeiro to BRC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in San Carlos Bariloche, with temperatures ranging from 4ºC (39ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
July has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Carlos Bariloche
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Carlos Bariloche right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in San Carlos Bariloche when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Lago Nahuel Huapi followed by Parque Municipal Llao Llao and Garganta del Diablo.
Explore more of Argentina
If you're eager to discover another corner of Argentina, consider Esquel, about 193 kilometers south of San Carlos Bariloche. "La Cascada", Snowman Esquel and Museo Historico Municipal Esquel are the start of reasons to visit.
