Travelling from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
San Carlos Bariloche's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Mendoza.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MDZ to BRC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
JetSmart offers direct flights from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in San Carlos Bariloche — and maybe even more of Argentina if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with JetSmart on this route.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier that operates MDZ to BRC flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MDZ and BRC include:
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport flight is R 650. A return ticket right now is R 1,286. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MDZ to BRC, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MDZ to BRC.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
Of the flights that depart from Mendoza Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Mendoza Airport from central Mendoza, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MDZ:
Arriving at San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC)
Arriving on a late Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport flight? Grab your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to BRC are Hotel Nordico Bariloche and La Gemela Casa Chic.
Pick up a San Carlos DeBariloche Airport rental car and discover San Carlos Bariloche and beyond with your own set of wheels. Modena, Hertz and FlexWays are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from San Carlos DeBariloche Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport (BRC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Carlos Bariloche in March.
The warmest month in San Carlos Bariloche is January, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Mendoza Airport to San Carlos DeBariloche Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDZ to BRC in July. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done San Carlos Bariloche, now it's time to explore more of Argentina. Journey about 370 kilometres north-east to Neuquen to check off its must-visit sights. From Laguna San Lorenzo to Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and Volcan Dumuyo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cipolletti is another standout destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres north-east of San Carlos Bariloche. No trip is complete without a visit to Eucaliptus centenario de Cipolletti, complejo cultural Cipolletti and Museo Provincial Carlos Ameghino.