Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Mendoza is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of San Jose.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to MDZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a popular stop between SJO and MDZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
At the moment, 143 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 327 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJO to MDZ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SJO to MDZ.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SJO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
If you're coming in on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MDZ:
Explore without limits with an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR or Fit and venture far and wide through Mendoza and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from El Plumerillo International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Mendoza. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Mendoza in April.
Before locking in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Mendoza, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to MDZ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north of Mendoza, a visit to San Juan will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
Around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza, San Luis is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis.
