The unprecedented flight from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile for a shopping trip: includes 20 kg of luggage.

In line with the massive influx of Argentines crossing into Chile to take advantage of the exchange rate gap, Chilean airline Aerovías DAP—based in Punta Arenas— announced a special flight between Mendoza and Santiago , geared directly toward shopping tourism . The fare, cheaper than that of well-known airlines, includes a 20-kilo baggage allowance.

Aerovías DAP is a Chilean airline based in the Magallanes Region and anchored at Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport in Punta Arenas. Since 1980, it has offered charter and scheduled flights between Chilean Patagonian cities and Chilean Antarctica, as well as to some specific and occasional destinations.

Under the slogan "Come to Chile! Enjoy the shopping!", Aerovías DAP will offer a unique service: it will depart on Friday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m. from Mendoza's El Plumerillo Airport and arrive at Santiago's new Pudahuel Airport 50 minutes later.

The return is scheduled for Sunday, June 1st at 2:00 p.m. , ideal for those looking for a weekend of shopping in the Chilean capital and exploring malls, outlets and stores.

The Chilean airline Aerovías DAP launched a special Mendoza-Santiago de Chile flight.

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The round-trip fare starts at USD 175.48 (regular) , including taxes and a 20-kilo baggage allowance, a key detail considering the traveler profile: shoppers who return with full suitcases.

By comparison, airlines that regularly fly the Mendoza-Santiago route—Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart, Latam, and Sky—can exceed USD 250 with similar baggage allowances.

Tickets for round-trip flights from Mendoza to Santiago can be purchased on the Aerolíneas DAP website (https://dapairline.com/) or through [email protected] . These flights have a limited capacity of 90 passengers.

In addition to the competitive price, DAP's Mendoza-Santiago flight promises a special experience for aviation enthusiasts: the journey will be made on a BAe 146, known as the "Jumbolino," a four-engine model rarely seen in the region and beloved among enthusiasts for its compact design and four jet engines.

The aircraft, built by British Aerospace, performs short takeoffs and landings, allowing it to take off from very short runways, dirt strips, or ice runways. It has capacity for 90 passengers and onboard service.