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Among airlines operating Mendoza to Lima flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Mendoza and Lima.

Flights from Mendoza to Lima usually depart from Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mendoza to Lima.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $430 round-trip via Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL), compared to $524 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Aerolineas Argentinas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Mendoza to Lima most commonly pass through:

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Mendoza to Lima route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $520, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mendoza to Lima route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mendoza to Lima flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lima are Estadio Universidad San Marcos, National Stadium and Plaza Mayor. These are among the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mendoza to Lima:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:23 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 11:33 am.

The flight takes about 3h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $485. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mendoza to Lima takes 3h 53m, covering 1,530 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $779. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mendoza to Lima are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Mendoza to Lima flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 44m, compared with 9h 47m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Lima is 2 hours behind Mendoza (Peru Time vs Argentina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Budget
• FlexWays

Round-trip flights from Mendoza to Lima range from $419 to $557, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $419 counts as a good deal.