Rio De Janeiro to Mendoza (GIG–MDZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–MDZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetSMART and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,702 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA JetSMART | 3 | 321 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| G3 Sky Express | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · MDZ: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Mendoza.
Brazilian passport holders enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. As Mercosur full members, Brazilians can enter with just a national ID card instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Stays can be extended once for an additional 90 days at Argentine immigration offices.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–MDZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to MDZ
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express and JetSMART. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GIG to MDZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to MDZ ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,738 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via COR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.