Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Mendoza Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport.
Mendoza is two hours ahead of Lima and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from LIM to MDZ start from 01:05 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 01:15 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LIM to MDZ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Mendoza — and maybe even more of Argentina if you have time.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 93.33% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LIM to MDZ flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and MDZ:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport flight is $262. A round-trip fare right now is $642. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIM to MDZ.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LIM to MDZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights departing from Lima Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from LIM.
Lima Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Lima. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LIM:
Arriving at Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
If you're getting in on a late Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MDZ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mendoza Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR or Fit and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mendoza and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Mendoza Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
Mendoza Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Mendoza. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Mendoza. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lima Airport to Mendoza Airport for January if you want to go to Mendoza during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to MDZ in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done Mendoza, now it's time to explore other corners of Argentina. Travel around 153 kilometres north to San Juan to check off its top attractions. From Museo De Arte Al Aire Libre to St. John the Baptist Cathedral, San Juan and Museo de Ciencias Naturales, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Argentina, head for San Luis, about 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas are key reasons to visit.