Travelling from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Mendoza Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
Montevideo and Mendoza are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MVD to MDZ flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MVD and MDZ include:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
Currently, 139 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 251 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MVD to MDZ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from MVD to MDZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from MVD reach their destination without delay.
Central Montevideo to Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MVD? If you've booked an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDZ instead:
Pick up a Mendoza Airport rental car and explore Mendoza and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR and Fit are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Mendoza Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Mendoza based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Montevideo Airport to Mendoza Airport for January if you'd like to explore Mendoza during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MVD to MDZ in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres north of Mendoza, a visit to San Juan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museo De Arte Al Aire Libre, St. John the Baptist Cathedral, San Juan and Museo de Ciencias Naturales.
San Luis is another standout destination in Argentina and is around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. No trip is complete without a visit to Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas.