Flying from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Mendoza and Montevideo share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MDZ to MVD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MDZ and MVD:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Right now, C$213 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$431. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MDZ to MVD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
74% of flights taking off from Mendoza Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Mendoza to Mendoza Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MDZ:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Book a hotel close to MVD if you're catching a late Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Montevideo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and experience more of Montevideo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montevideo Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The quietest month for a flight from Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Montevideo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Mendoza Airport to Montevideo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MDZ to MVD in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
If you want to check out another major stop in Uruguay, consider Paysandu, roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo are key highlights.