Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is five hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LAX to MVD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and MVD:
Madrid Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
320 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. A return flight starts at 734 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to MVD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Book a hotel close to MVD if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Montevideo Airport rental car and discover Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Montevideo Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Montevideo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Montevideo. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Montevideo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Montevideo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to MVD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Salto is just one of the many places in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montevideo. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Paysandu is another favourite stop in Uruguay. Start your sightseeing at Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.