Cheap flights from Mendoza (MDZ)

Argentine wine-country gateway at the foot of the Andes

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International, also known as El Plumerillo, serves Mendoza, Argentina's premier wine region in the foothills of the Andes. The airport lies about eight kilometres north of the city centre. Aerolineas Argentinas runs the most frequent service from Buenos Aires, joined by LATAM, Sky Airline, Copa Airlines via Panama, plus Argentine low-cost carriers Flybondi and JetSMART.

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Airlines flying from Mendoza (MDZ)

Major carriers: Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Argentina, Sky Airline, Copa Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Flybondi, JetSMART.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Mendoza to Santiago?
Yes, Sky Airline, LATAM and Aerolineas Argentinas operate direct flights from Mendoza (MDZ) to Santiago (SCL), typically a 50-minute hop over the Andes. It's one of South America's shortest international routes. Flightmussy displays every operator on this route without commercial filtering.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Mendoza?
Late winter months August and early September deliver the lowest fares since they fall between ski season at nearby Las Lenas and the spring wine-tourism uptick. Avoid the March-April harvest period if budget is the priority. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap highlights cheap weeks at a glance.
How do I get from Mendoza airport to the city centre?
MDZ is only about eight kilometres north of central Mendoza, a 15-minute taxi or remise ride. Local bus 68 also runs between the airport and downtown for a fraction of the price. Most international visitors take a taxi due to the modest distance.
Which low-cost airlines fly to Mendoza?
Flybondi and JetSMART are the main domestic low-cost operators serving Mendoza, primarily on the Buenos Aires route, with occasional service to Cordoba and Bariloche. Sky Airline handles the cross-Andes route to Santiago. Flightmussy compares all LCC fares head-to-head with full-service alternatives without ranking by commission.

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