Flying from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport (MVD).
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Sao Paulo.
With 26 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from GRU to MVD is with Gol at 11:50pm.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to MVD.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport with LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from GRU to MVD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Gol.
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to MVD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport departing from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
You can fly out of VCP with Azul. This popular carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to MVD plane tickets.
Azul is the airline most travellers choose for flights from VCP to MVD.
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from VCP land at their destination within the expected time frame 75.02% of the time.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Book a hotel close to MVD if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and explore beyond Montevideo's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Central Montevideo is about 18 kilometres from Carrasco International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Right now, 83 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 218 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MVD by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). June is when most people visit Montevideo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
When booking your Sao Paulo to MVD plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
Start your Montevideo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Carrasco International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria are essential stops on your Montevideo itinerary.
Explore more of Uruguay
Maldonado is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Montevideo. Around 97 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Plaza San Miguel, Parada 25 - Playa Mansa and Laguna del Diario.
Mercedes is another favourite destination in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No trip is complete without seeing Espacio Memoria, Plaza Rivera and Rosedal.
