São Paulo to Mendoza (GRU–MDZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AR8400
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
8:05 AM
-03 T3
11:55 AM
-03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LA8019
LA LATAM
320
8:05 AM
-03 T3
11:55 AM
-03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7737
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
9:30 AM
-03 T3
1:30 PM
-03
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6404
AV avianca
7M8
9:30 AM
-03 T3
1:30 PM
-03
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37486
G3 GOL
7M8
9:40 AM
-03 T3
1:30 PM
-03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8401
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
12:55 PM
-03
4:25 PM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA8020
LA LATAM
320
12:55 PM
-03
4:25 PM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7736
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
2:20 PM
-03 T1
5:40 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37487
G3 GOL
7M8
2:20 PM
-03 T1
5:40 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Mendoza
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,503 mi 3h 50m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GRU–MDZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 1,503 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–MDZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 10 320, 7M8 3h50-4h SkyTeam
LA LATAM Airlines 6 320 3h50
AV avianca 4 7M8 4h Star Alliance
G3 GOL 4 7M8 3h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AR, LA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, AV, G3
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AR (10 flights/wk, 42%)
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (10 flights/wk, 42%)
Star Alliance: AV (4 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to MDZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to MDZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mendoza is 0 hours the same as São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · MDZ: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Mendoza.
Distance & Flight Time
1,503 mi / 2,419 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 4h 0m.
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.

Getting to GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

GRU–MDZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Mendoza route.
Route details
Distance1,503 mi / 2,419 km
Flight time3h 50m to 4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 20 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: MDZ
IATA / ICAOMDZ / SAME
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza
Elevation2,310 ft / 704 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to MDZ flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h. The route covers 1,503 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from GRU to MDZ. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COR, GIG, SCL, EZE, AEP, PTY and LIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDZ to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRU to MDZ

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GRU to MDZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to MDZ ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,503 miles (2,419 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via COR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.