Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Mendoza is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YVR to MDZ flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
At the moment, Rs116,856 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs260,519. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to MDZ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Consider booking a hotel near MDZ if you're catching a late Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from El Plumerillo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Mendoza. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Mendoza in April.
When booking your flight from Vancouver International Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Mendoza, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to MDZ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north of Mendoza, a trip to San Juan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
If there's time to check out another side of Argentina, consider San Luis, about 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis are key highlights.
