Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Cuzco is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Montevideo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MVD to CUZ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Lima Airport is a well-known stop between MVD and CUZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport flight is $413. A round-trip fare is currently $770. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MVD to CUZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MVD to CUZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart MVD arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MVD? If you're boarding an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
If you have a late Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CUZ:
Go where the road takes you with a Cuzco Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, FlexWays or Europcar and experience more of Cuzco and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cuzco Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
September is the busiest month for flights from Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cuzco in March.
When booking your flight from Montevideo Airport to Cuzco Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Cuzco, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MVD to CUZ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Cuzco, now it's time to discover other parts of Peru. Travel about 322 kilometres south to Arequipa to check off its leading sights. From Historic Centre of Arequipa to Plaza de Armas and Malecón Bolognesi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Huancayo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Cuzco. No trip is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.