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✈️ Cheap flights to Uruguay
Compare fares to Uruguay from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso Intl (MVD). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Uruguay
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVD | Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso Intl | Ciudad de la Costa | Main |
| PDP | Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo Intl | Punta del Este | Regional |
| RVY | Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational | Rivera/Santana do Livramento | Regional |
Most flights arrive at Carrasco International Airport near Montevideo; frequent ferries cross the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia and Montevideo, and land borders connect with Argentina and Brazil.
📅 Best time to fly to Uruguay
Best: December to March – warm summer days perfect for beaches, Carnival and coastal towns.
Cheaper shoulder season: October to November and April – mild, pleasant weather for city breaks and wine country, with fewer crowds.
Avoid: June to August – cool, damp and windy winters, when many beach towns are very quiet.
Weather by month in Montevideo
- 28°Jan⛅
- 27°Feb⛅
- 25°Mar⛅
- 22°Apr⛅
- 18°May⛅
- 15°Jun⛅
- 14°Jul⛅
- 16°Aug⛅
- 17°Sep⛅
- 20°Oct⛅
- 23°Nov⛅
- 26°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Uruguay
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Montevideo | 11,017 km | 13 h 55 min | |
| New York → Montevideo | 8,587 km | 11 h 00 min | |
| Los Angeles → Montevideo | 10,028 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 9,138 km | 11 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Montevideo | 7,209 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| San Francisco → Montevideo | 10,568 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Toronto → Montevideo | 9,052 km | 11 h 35 min | |
| Paris → Montevideo | 10,969 km | 13 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Montevideo | 11,365 km | 14 h 20 min | |
| Dubai → Montevideo | 13,450 km | 16 h 50 min* | |
| Delhi → Montevideo | 15,566 km | 19 h 25 min* | |
| Mumbai → Montevideo | 14,718 km | 18 h 25 min* | |
| Singapore → Montevideo | 15,755 km | 19 h 40 min* | |
| Sydney → Montevideo | 11,858 km | 14 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Uruguay
- Montevideo – A laid-back capital with Art Deco architecture, a buzzing old town, tango bars and a long seafront Rambla.
- Colonia del Sacramento – A charming colonial town of cobbled streets, vine-draped houses and a lighthouse with river views.
- Punta del Este – Uruguay's most famous resort, with sweeping beaches, art galleries and lively summer nightlife.
- Cabo Polonio – A tiny car-free settlement surrounded by dunes, with a lighthouse and a large sea lion colony.
- José Ignacio – A chic but low-key fishing village known for its lighthouse, seafood and quiet beaches.
- Punta del Diablo – A rustic, bohemian beach town popular with backpackers, surfers and families.
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Flights to Uruguay: questions
What is the main airport in Uruguay?
The main international airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso Intl (MVD) in Montevideo. Other airports with scheduled flights include Punta del Este (PDP), Rivera (RVY).
How long is the flight from London to Uruguay?
A nonstop flight from London to Montevideo covers about 11,017 km and takes around 13 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Uruguay?
December to March – warm summer days perfect for beaches, Carnival and coastal towns.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Uruguay?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October to November and April – mild, pleasant weather for city breaks and wine country, with fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa to fly to Uruguay?
It depends on your passport. See our Uruguay visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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