Rio De Janeiro to Mendoza (GIG–MDZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JA JetSMART
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1:20 PM
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G3 GOL
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Rio De Janeiro to Mendoza
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,702 mi 4h 25m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GIG–MDZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetSMART and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,702 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–MDZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JA JetSMART 3 321 4h30 – – –
G3 GOL 2 7M8 4h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – JA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + JA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to MDZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to MDZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
GRU ~17h 25m AEP ~19h 5m SCL ~19h 20m EZE ~19h 47m COR ~22h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
181
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mendoza is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · MDZ: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Mendoza.
Distance & Flight Time
1,702 mi / 2,738 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 4h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to GIG

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.

Facts

GIG–MDZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Mendoza route.
Route details
Distance1,702 mi / 2,738 km
Flight time4h 25m to 4h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: MDZ
Full nameGovernor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDZ / SAME
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza
Elevation2,310 ft / 704 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to MDZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,702 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GOL and JetSMART.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from GIG to MDZ. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRU, AEP, SCL, EZE, COR, PTY and LIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDZ to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 GOL and JetSMART. With 5 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 25 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,738 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via GRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.