Travelling from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is five hours ahead of Montevideo and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MVD to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Currently, $1,288 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,805. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MVD to CPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport to Cape Town Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
86% of flights leaving Montevideo Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of MVD.
Montevideo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MVD? If you're catching an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montevideo Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Explore without limits with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the busiest month for flights from Montevideo Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cape Town in March.
Lock in your flight from Montevideo Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MVD to CPT in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
