Cheap Flights to
World Cup 2026

Book as early as possible — ideally 6 to 7 months ahead (December 2025 through February 2026) from EZE. The peso situation means that every week of delay costs you in ARS terms, even if USD fares hold flat. Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM both release 11-month inventory that disappears quickly when Argentine demand senses a good exchange rate. For the Final on July 19 and knockout rounds — assuming the Albiceleste advances — book immediately: Argentine fans will travel in enormous numbers to repeat 2022.

For the USA, yes — Argentine citizens need a B1/B2 tourist visa, which requires an in-person interview at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires (Palermo). Wait times in Argentina have been long; apply at least 9 months before the tournament. Mexico does not require a visa for Argentine passport holders for stays under 180 days. Canada requires a full visitor visa for Argentines (not an eTA). Apply for all three well ahead — the 2022 World Cup taught Argentine consulates that last-minute football demand can break their schedules.

Miami is the longtime cheapest and busiest gateway from EZE — American Airlines and Aerolíneas Argentinas both fly it daily. JFK (New York) is close behind on price with American and Delta service. For Texas matches, Houston (IAH) on United is direct from EZE. For West Coast matches (Los Angeles, Seattle), connecting through Santiago on LATAM or Lima on LATAM is often cheaper than a direct EZE-LAX. For Mexican host cities, EZE to Mexico City via Aerolíneas Argentinas or Aeroméxico is the usual play.

Since 2023 Argentine credit card purchases for foreign currency flights are subject to a PAIS tax plus Ganancias withholding, which can add 30 to 75% to the official USD rate. Many Argentine travelers now buy tickets via international booking sites using MEP-rate dollars from an Argentine brokerage account, which is the cheapest legal route. Aerolíneas Argentinas sometimes sells local-currency fares without FX surcharge for tourism within Argentina, but international flights always carry the surcharge. Check with your accountant or tax advisor.

Yes — Aerolíneas Plus is a SkyTeam member, so miles work on Delta, KLM, Air France, Aeroméxico, and partners. EZE to Miami costs around 40,000 Aerolíneas Plus miles one-way in economy on their metal, plus taxes. SkyTeam award availability from EZE is tight during peak demand — book the day the awards open (353 days out) for best chance. Transfer partners include several Argentine credit cards; watch for periodic bonuses before major travel seasons.

Yes — obras sociales and Argentine prepaid health plans (OSDE, Swiss Medical, Galeno) do not cover foreign medical costs, and US hospital bills are the highest in the world. A short-term US travel policy with USD 100,000 medical coverage is non-negotiable; it typically costs USD 30 to USD 80 for a two-week trip via Assist Card, Universal Assistance, or Assist 365. Check that the policy covers sports-related injuries and crowd events — some budget plans exclude football stadiums.

Yes — domestic US flights are typically the cheapest part of the trip. If Argentina plays group-stage matches in three different US cities, buy a Buenos Aires to Miami or Buenos Aires to New York round trip and use US domestic carriers (Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit) for the inter-city hops. Leave at least 4 hours between an international arrival and a separate-ticket domestic flight — if the EZE flight is late, you absorb the loss, not the airline. For matches in Mexico, use Aeroméxico or Viva Aerobus domestic.