How to find cheap flights to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to El Plumerillo International Airport is $1,361. A return plane ticket to MDZ right now is $1,851.
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To get the best price on tickets to Mendoza, where El Plumerillo International Airport is located, book three months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Mendoza. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Mendoza, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to El Plumerillo International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Mendoza
The cheapest month to board a flight to Mendoza is usually August.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MDZ that suits your budget and itinerary.
Fly to Mendoza in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MDZ, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Mendoza then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Mendoza is warmest in January, averaging between 17ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 1ºC to 15ºC.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? June is the driest month in Mendoza, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Go then and you can expect to get around four days of rainfall.
Flying to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to El Plumerillo International Airport, these popular airlines make travelling to Mendoza a breeze:
Consider booking your MDZ plane ticket with Copa. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 94% of flights to this hub sticking to schedule.
When you hop off the plane at MDZ, you'll be in the UTC-3 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to MDZ? These hotels close to El Plumerillo International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Mendoza adventure sooner by booking a car hire in MDZ. rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR and Fit are leading suppliers to take your pick of here.
If you have an onward flight from El Plumerillo International Airport or travelling home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 86% of all departures from MDZ reach their destination on time.
Getting to central Mendoza from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Central Mendoza is about 10 kilometres from MDZ.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MDZ.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Mendoza has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Mendoza highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Mendoza:
Ciudad de mendoza: Located around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Parque General San Martin: Hit up this landmark next. About 3 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Mendoza experience.
How to get to San Martín from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Off to the nearby city of San Martín? It's about 48 kilometres from MDZ. Allow around 45 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Luján de Cuyo
If Luján de Cuyo is your chosen stop, it's about 24 kilometres from El Plumerillo International Airport.
Explore more of Argentina
There's plenty more of Argentina waiting for you to discover. About 145 kilometres north of Mendoza, take off to San Juan. On the must-do list? Begin with Plaza Espana, Mercado Artesanal and Museo Don Julio.
San Luis might just steal the show during your trip to Argentina. You'll find it around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas are major draws.
About 209 kilometres south of Mendoza, San Rafael makes for a memorable detour. Big reasons to visit include La Vieja Usina, La Comarca and Plaza San Martin.