Flying from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Mendoza.
Flights from MDZ to SCL start at 09:54 — the first with JetSMART. The last departure is at 23:59 with JetSMART. In total, you can take your pick of 108 weekly El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MDZ to SCL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, so jetting to Santiago (and then discovering more of Chile!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aerolineas Argentinas on this route.
Sky Airline is a leader in on-time performance for MDZ to SCL flights, with 83.54% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MDZ and SCL:
Jorge Newbery Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
R 1,272 is the lowest price for a one-way El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,920. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from MDZ to SCL, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find 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 update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MDZ to SCL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
86.17% of flights departing from El Plumerillo International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MDZ.
To reach El Plumerillo International Airport from central Mendoza, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MDZ:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel near SCL if you're taking a late El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and chase adventure across Santiago and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The quietest month for a flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Santiago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDZ to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without dropping by Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
