OK, here's the deal, I need to be in Mendoza for New Years.
The cheapest I can find using basic search engines is $1700 for Dec. 27th to Jan. 5th (flexible, but preferred dates).
I figure I probably need to be a little creative if I want to pay less. I've never had to pay more than $1200 for this trip in the past.
I'd much rather fly via SCL (Santiago) instead of EZE (Buenos Aires) if possible. Also, would have a preference for US airline or Lan Chile metal. Does anyone have any ideas/tips @:-) for cheap flights from anywhere in the U.S. to Santiago?!? The SCL to MDZ is not really an issue. I can purchase that leg separately for about $120 roundtrip.
Cheers!