Mendoza to Rio De Janeiro (MDZ–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDZ–GIG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetSMART, Gol Linhas Aereas and SKY Airline lead the route. The flight covers 1,702 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA JetSMART | 2 | 320 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| H2 SKY Airline | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rio De Janeiro from Mendoza
| Metric | MDZ→GIG | SCL→GIG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDZ | – | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 117 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
MDZ: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Mendoza, it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
MDZ–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDZ to GIG
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from JetSMART, Gol Linhas Aereas and SKY Airline. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MDZ to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDZ to GIG is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,738 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Ezeiza. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santiago (SCL).