The cheapest times to fly from MDZ to LAX are
- March 5th to March 25th
- April 16th to June 3rd (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to December 2nd
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MDZ to LAX is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $1372 for Friday flights during early to mid July, or as low as $691 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.
When to Fly to Los Angeles
Flying from Mendoza (MDZ) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $696 to $1230 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $708. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid July, with an average price of $1254. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $546 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $848 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MDZ to LAX flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MDZ to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the MDZ to LAX flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Mendoza. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly to Los Angeles, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Mendoza. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $74 (7%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $850. Return trip prices are from the LAX to MDZ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from MDZ to LAX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 11 hour 6 minutes may not be realistic.
Flight Hacking MDZ to LAX
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MDZ to LAX — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $788
- Average savings: $60 (7.08%)
- Price for both tickets: $808
- Average savings: $41 (4.78%)
- Price for both tickets: $834
- Average savings: $14 (1.65%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from MDZ to LAX? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 13 major airlines flying this route most often: Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska, American, Avianca, COPA, Delta, Gol, JetBlue, LATAM, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to El Plumerillo Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 5626 miles or 9054 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from MDZ to LAX?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop MDZ to LAX flight is about 11 hour 6 minutes.
How many flights go between Mendoza and Los Angeles, CA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 71 available flights from MDZ to LAX.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | MDZ |
Origination airport name | El Plumerillo Airport |
City | Mendoza |
Country | Argentina |
Latitude | -32.8 |
Longitude | -68.8 |
Return Airport
Destination code | LAX |
Destination airport name | Los Angeles International Airport |
City | Los Angeles, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 33.9 |
Longitude | -118.4 |
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