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

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 11:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 1:13 am.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo takes 3h 08m, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo range from $218 to $375, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $218 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $279 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $270 round-trip, compared to $383 via a layover through Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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

• GOL: 95% on time
• Sky Airline: 95% on time
• JetSMART: 92% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 94% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Montevideo Carrasco Airport (MVD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Localiza
• Avis
• Puntacar
• Budget

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $48.

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

• JetSMART
• GOL
• Sky Airline

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 31m, compared with 6h 46m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 9h 49m via Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi (ASU).

Some of the most popular sights in Montevideo are Playa de los Pocitos, Plaza Independencia and Palacio Salvo. These are among the most viewed places in Montevideo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection
• Avianca: 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
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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