Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is five hours behind Montevideo and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MVD to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Montevideo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MVD and SFO:
Madrid Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$1,117 is the best price for a one-way Montevideo Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,762. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MVD to SFO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MVD arrive on schedule 86% of the time.
Central Montevideo to Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MVD. Whether you have an early flight from Montevideo Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montevideo Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Montevideo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Montevideo Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MVD to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key highlights.