Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
Mendoza's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Mendoza three hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
To ensure you catch your SLC to MDZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Right now, 472 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 970 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SLC to MDZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SLC touch down on schedule 82.4% of the time.
To get to Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 2 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDZ instead:
Go where the road takes you with an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR or Fit and find adventure across Mendoza and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from El Plumerillo International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
From El Plumerillo International Airport, Mendoza is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Mendoza in April.
Book your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Mendoza during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to MDZ in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen Mendoza. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
San Luis is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. No journey is complete without visiting Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis.
