Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Montevideo two hours ahead of Cancun.
To ensure you catch your CUN to MVD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CUN and MVD include:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport flight is R 5,592. A return plane ticket is currently R 12,688. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CUN to MVD if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CUN to MVD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Cancun to Cancun Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CUN:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Pick up a Montevideo Airport rental car and explore Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Montevideo Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Montevideo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cancun Airport to Montevideo Airport for January if you'd like to visit Montevideo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to MVD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
If you're eager to discover another side of Uruguay, consider Paysandu, roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo are the start of reasons to visit.