Flying from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Houston.
Your flight from Houston to MVD won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Houston to MVD that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAH and MVD include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Break up your flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport with a stop at Miami International Airport (MIA). A major stopover between Houston Hobby Airport and MVD, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
You can get to HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to MVD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Have a late flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MVD and fast-forward to bedtime:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Houston to Carrasco International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Montevideo. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Carrasco International Airport is $1,258. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,867. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to MVD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Houston to Carrasco International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
March is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). Visit Montevideo in December for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Houston to MVD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Carrasco International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
After booking your flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montevideo:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria are top sights which should be on every Montevideo itinerary.
Explore more of Uruguay
Maldonado is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montevideo. Around 97 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Laguna del Diario.
Mercedes is another well-known destination in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Montevideo. No journey is complete without seeing Espacio Memoria, Catedral de Mercedes and Playa Vivero Los Arrayanes.
