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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo flights:

• 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.

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

• JetSMART
• GOL
• Sky Airline

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $270 round-trip, compared to $370 via a layover through Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 1% 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 17% on the Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $320, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Montevideo are Puerto de Montevideo, Rambla of Montevideo and Playa de los Pocitos. These are among the most viewed places in Montevideo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 11:36 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 1:16 am.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $278. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo takes 3h 11m, 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.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $69, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

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 Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo flights are:

• Sky Airline: 95% on time
• GOL: 94% on time
• JetSMART: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 93% of the time on average.

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.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 10h 55m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and 17h 57m via Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Montevideo Carrasco Airport (MVD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Localiza
· Avis
· Puntacar
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo range from $219 to $356, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $219 counts as a good deal.