Flying from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Mendoza and San Carlos Bariloche are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can choose from five weekly El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flights. The 15:55 departure with Aerolineas Argentinas is the earliest flight you can take. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the latest service of the day at 18:45.
To ensure you catch your MDZ to BRC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aerolineas Argentinas offers direct flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in San Carlos Bariloche — and maybe even more of Argentina if you have time.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 76.0% of services landing on schedule, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier offering MDZ to BRC flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MDZ and BRC:
Jorge Newbery Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Currently, Rs7,247 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs24,047. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MDZ to BRC.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
El Plumerillo International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MDZ make it to their destination as scheduled 86.17% of the time.
To get to El Plumerillo International Airport from central Mendoza, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MDZ? If you're boarding an early flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Once your El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a nearby hotel. Cabañas Chesa Engadina is a convenient option that's not too far from BRC.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Modena, Hertz or FlexWays and explore beyond San Carlos Bariloche's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) to central San Carlos Bariloche
From San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport, San Carlos Bariloche is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Carlos Bariloche. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Carlos Bariloche is January, with the temperature ranging between 5ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDZ to BRC in July. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done San Carlos Bariloche, now it's time to explore other parts of Argentina. Travel about 370 kilometres north-east to Neuquen to tick off its top sights. From Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes to Plaza De Las Banderas and Paseo de la Costa de Neuquen, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of San Carlos Bariloche, Cipolletti is another essential stop in Argentina. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plazoleta Don Carlo Zoppi, CCC and Plazoleta Los Portuguéses.
