Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo's timezone is UTC-3, making Montevideo one hour ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your IAD to MVD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and MVD:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Currently, £235 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £441. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to MVD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to MVD.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 35 miles from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MVD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and explore beyond Montevideo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport to central Montevideo has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Montevideo in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you want to visit Montevideo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to MVD in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Uruguay
You've seen Montevideo, now it's time to discover other parts of Uruguay. Journey about 260 miles north-west to Salto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mural de Edi Cavani to Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Uruguay, head for Paysandu, about 210 miles north-west of Montevideo. Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark are among its highlights.