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Fortunately, there is a bus line that runs from MDZ Airport direct to the city center. It is the most budget-friendly way to commute from the airport and is especially ideal if you don’t have a lot of luggage. If you’re looking for convenience, it would be better to grab a taxi from the airport parking or hire a rental car from one of the rental agencies operating in the airport.

Flying sustainably is important if we are to play our part in protecting the environment. This starts with ourselves eliminating single-use plastic from our daily use and instead using recyclable products such as glass water bottles or paper straws for your flight. You can also adopt sustainable flying by using airlines such as LATAM which take active measures to ensure sustainability through actions such as adopting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Due to the short nature of the flight route, there are a few airlines that fly directly from Santiago to Mendoza. LATAM Airlines and Sky Airlines are some of the carriers that operate nonstop flights with the average duration of each flight going for just over an hour. When flying with Aerolineas Argentinas, expect at least one layover in Buenos Aires which lasts about 2 hours.

Yes, economy class ticket holders can upgrade to first class by paying an additional cost and it is always worth it. For starters, you get extra leg room which makes for a comfortable flight. Secondly, there are streaming devices for your entertainment and you also get a light meal to enjoy during the flight.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Mendoza flights:

• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection
• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Mendoza. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline
• JetSMART

Flights from Santiago to Mendoza usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ).

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

• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Santiago to Mendoza.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$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 JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Santiago to Mendoza route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $129 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $141, a difference of $12. 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 Santiago to Mendoza route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Mendoza flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Plaza Italia is one of the most viewed places in Mendoza on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:49 am and lands at 6:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:57 pm and lands at 11:02 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $138. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Mendoza takes 1h 05m, covering 122 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.

One-way fares from Santiago to Mendoza are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $62, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Sky Airline is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetSMART has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Santiago to Mendoza flights are:

• Sky Airline: 96% on time
• JetSMART: 94% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 94% of the time on average.

Night 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.

Mendoza is 1 hour ahead of Santiago (Argentina Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Mendoza El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· FlexWays
· Alamo
· Street Rent a Car
· Rentacar

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Mendoza range from $114 to $168, with an average of $138 over the past 12 months. Anything below $114 counts as a good deal.