La Plata to Mar del Plata flights
Mar del Plata lies 344 km (214 mi) south of La Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| La Plata | Mar del Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 195,443 | 593,337 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | EZE, 54 km out | MDQ, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 1900–5713 | 7600 |
Airports at each end
Leaving La Plata
La Plata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP, 58 km).
Arriving in Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport (regional) | MDQ | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,218 ft | 72 ft |
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Staying in Mar del Plata
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 620 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (344), and 5 are five-star. Across 116 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 62,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mar del Plata from La Plata?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, south of La Plata.
How long does it take to get from La Plata to Mar del Plata by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Plata and Mar del Plata?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
Which airports are used for La Plata to Mar del Plata flights?
Typically Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ).
Where can I stay in Mar del Plata?
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.