Travelling from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is five hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to MVD.
Popular months like December or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to MVD leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to MVD flight:
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Grab a Carrasco International Airport rental car and explore Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport is ج.م. 21,321. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 44,398. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to MVD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). February is the most popular month to visit Montevideo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in September.
Book a Los Angeles to MVD plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montevideo to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montevideo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montevideo right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Carrasco International Airport:
Your visit to Montevideo should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Rambla Montevideo.
Explore more of Uruguay
Maldonado is just one of the many places in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montevideo. Around 97 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Plaza San Miguel.
Mercedes is another essential stop in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Montevideo. No journey is complete without a visit to Espacio Memoria, Plaza Rivera and Rosedal.
