Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
Mendoza is two hours ahead of Lima and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from LIM to MDZ start at 01:15 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 01:15 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to MDZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to discovering Mendoza (and maybe even some other great corners of Argentina!). Check out the direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LIM to MDZ flights is LATAM Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LIM and MDZ include:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,093. A round-trip fare is currently ج.م. 14,315. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIM to MDZ, book your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LIM to MDZ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LIM land at their destination as scheduled 81.53% of the time.
To reach Jorge Chavez International Airport from central Lima, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LIM? If you're catching an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
If you're coming in on a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MDZ:
Grab an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car and discover Mendoza and beyond with your own wheels. Rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR and Fit are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from El Plumerillo International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Mendoza in April.
When reserving your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Mendoza, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to MDZ in July. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mendoza. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
Around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza, San Luis is another favourite stop in Argentina. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis.
