Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Montevideo two hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to MVD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Miami International Airport is a well-known stop between RDU and MVD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport flight is £252. A return ticket is currently £617. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to MVD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to MVD.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
If you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MVD:
Pick up a Montevideo Airport rental car and discover Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Montevideo Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Montevideo Airport to central Montevideo has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kms (14 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Montevideo in March.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Montevideo Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MVD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kms (260 miles) north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Paysandu is another standout destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kms (210 miles) north-west of Montevideo. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.
