Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI): what you need to know
The timezone in Santa Cruz is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Montevideo.
To ensure you get on your MVD to VVI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MVD and VVI:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight is Rs58,823. A return fare is currently Rs135,523. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MVD to VVI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from MVD to VVI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MVD make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
To get to Montevideo Airport from central Montevideo, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MVD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
Book a hotel close to VVI if you're taking a late Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Santa Cruz and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Santa Cruz in March.
When reserving your flight from Montevideo Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 39ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MVD to VVI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bolivia
Santa Cruz is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Bolivia you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres west of Santa Cruz, a trip to Cochabamba will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
Around 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz, Sucre is another favourite stop in Bolivia. Experience major highlights starting with La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o).
