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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 am and lands at 5:33 am
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 8:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro takes 2h 43m, covering 1,130 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro range from $239 to $370, with an average of $295 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $295. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $285 round-trip, compared to $336 via a layover through Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF).

Sky Airline is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while GOL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro flights are:

• Sky Airline: 97% on time
• GOL: 96% on time
• JetSMART: 93% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 95% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $168 to $1,356. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Flights from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

One-stop flights from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 2% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetSMART
• GOL
• Sky Airline

Flying via Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 6h 20m via Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) and 7h 13m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• JetSMART: offers extra legroom
• Sky Airline: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.