Traveling from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Houston. Check out your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD).
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is 2 hours ahead of Houston. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to MVD. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Houston to MVD with a stopover. To see your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IAH and MVD include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from central Houston to IAH is around 17 miles. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Want a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between William P. Hobby Airport and MVD:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You can get to HOU from the center of Houston in about 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes to travel the 12 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to MVD? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Montevideo. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 36 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
For a one-way ticket from Houston to Carrasco International Airport, $487 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from $880. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Houston to MVD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Houston to Carrasco International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight that fits your budget.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if the price has dropped. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for a cheap ticket from Houston to MVD every day.
Customize your trip by applying filters. Choose the total duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Houston to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
April is the quietest time to travel to Montevideo. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Carrasco International Airport.
Lock in your flight from Houston to MVD for January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montevideo to range from 64ºF to 86ºF.
Visit in July if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 43ºF and 59ºF. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Houston to Carrasco International Airport.
More about Montevideo
After locking in your flight from Houston to Carrasco International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montevideo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Ciudad Vieja, Mercado Del Puerto and Plaza Independencia are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Montevideo itinerary.
Complete your Montevideo trip with a car rental
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