Travelling from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): What you need to know
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Sao Paulo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) leaving from here.
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport flight.
Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport is located in Mendoza. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ). You can choose from 8 direct services each week. LATAM Airlines operates a 8am departure between GRU and MDZ.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to MDZ, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When taking off from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport with LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from GRU to MDZ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MDZ that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and MDZ include:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can get to CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to MDZ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MDZ and turn in quicker:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport flight.
Getting from Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
Central Mendoza is around 10 kilometres from Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport is ₹ 15,965. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 35,847. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MDZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to MDZ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ). March is the peak month for travel to Mendoza. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
Book a Sao Paulo to MDZ plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mendoza to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mendoza
Start your Mendoza trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Mendoza El Plumerillo International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Mendoza visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Parque General San Martin, Plaza Independencia and Bodega La Rural Wine Museum.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north of Mendoza, a visit to San Juan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Museo De Arte Al Aire Libre, St. John the Baptist Cathedral, San Juan and Museo de Ciencias Naturales.
Around 225 kilometres east of Mendoza, San Luis is another essential stop in Argentina. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas.
