Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport is 1 hour.
Santiago and Mendoza share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 29 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flights. The 08:09 departure with JetSMART is the earliest flight you can take. JetSMART operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
Your SCL to MDZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Mendoza (and then other destinations in Argentina) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with Aerolineas Argentinas on this route.
Sky Airline ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SCL to MDZ flights, with 87.65% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and MDZ:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Jorge Newbery Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
At the moment, $34 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $127. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to MDZ, reserve your trip nine months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SCL to MDZ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDZ instead:
Grab an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car and discover Mendoza and beyond with your own wheels. Rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR and Fit are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from El Plumerillo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Mendoza. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Mendoza in April.
The warmest month in Mendoza is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to MDZ in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mendoza. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Argentina, consider San Luis, roughly 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis are the start of reasons to visit.