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LATAM Airlines resumes Rio de Janeiro–Buenos Aires route today

Airline
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
Published at 16:45 (UTC) - 5/1/2026
Inaugural Date 5/1/2026
Route Type Service Resumption
Last operated 2024-03

LATAM Airlines today officially resumed its round-trip service between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, returning the carrier to one of South America’s key international markets at the very start of the peak leisure and business travel season. The move further strengthens LATAM’s regional presence while adding another nonstop option between Brazil and Argentina.

Strategically, the restoration of this route enhances LATAM’s connectivity between two of the region’s leading economic, tourism, and cultural hubs, while improving its competitive position in a corridor also served by JetSMART, Gol, Flybondi, and Aerolíneas Argentinas. The service also supports the airline’s broader connecting network in Brazil and across the South American market.

Effective today, LATAM is operating the service daily with Airbus A320 aircraft, providing stable capacity and a frequency profile suited to both business and leisure travelers.

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s iconic tourism gateway, distinguished by strong international demand and year-round appeal.

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s key financial, cultural, and aviation center, playing a pivotal role in regional traffic flows.

Flight Schedules (30 days)

RouteFlightFrequencyDepArrAircraftEffective
GIG-AEPLA8044...4...13:4516:45320
TO07MAY
GIG-AEPLA8044123456713:4517:00320
FROM01MAY
AEP-GIGLA8045123456714:5517:45320
FROM01MAY
AEP-GIGLA8045...4...15:3519:06320
TO07MAY
Frequency: 1: Mon, 2: Tue, 3: Wed, 4: Thu, 5: Fri, 6: Sat, 7: Sun

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LATAM Airlines

Airline Info

LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
Oneworld
CountryChile
HubsSCL, GRU, LIM, BOG, UIO, GYE, ASU
CallsignLAN CHILE
Founded1929
Frequent Flyer ProgramLATAM Pass
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Inaugural Flight

LA8044On-timeLANDED
Flight Duration3h 5m
[ DEPARTURE ]
13:45
Actual: 14:01
01/05/2026
[ ARRIVAL ]
17:00
Actual: 17:06
01/05/2026
Aircraft: Airbus A320-214 (A320) | Registration: PR-MHM
LA8045On-timeLANDED
Flight Duration2h 39m
[ DEPARTURE ]
14:55
Actual: 15:15
01/05/2026
[ ARRIVAL ]
17:45
Actual: 17:54
01/05/2026
Aircraft: Airbus A320-214 (A320) | Registration: PR-TYV
* Flight duration is for reference only due to timezone discrepancies between data sources.