Miami to Ciudad de la Costa (MIA–MVD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–MVD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Lan Colombia lead the route. The flight covers 4,480 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 3 | 788 | 9h | Oneworld | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 2 | 763 | 7h30-7h43 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · MVD: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 7:00 PM in Ciudad de la Costa.
US passport holders enter Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. At Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, immigration stamps your passport. The 90-day stay can be extended for another 90 days at the Direccion Nacional de Migracion in Montevideo.
Uruguay is South America's second-smallest country, wedged between Argentina and Brazil. Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja (Old City), the Rambla waterfront promenade (22km along the Rio de la Plata), and the Mercado del Puerto (a historic market hall with parrilla grills) anchor the capital. Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site across the river from Buenos Aires, is reachable by Buquebus ferry (1 hour by high-speed, 3 hours by regular service). Punta del Este is the main beach resort, packed from December through February.
No nonstop flights connect the US to Uruguay as of early 2026. Route through Buenos Aires (50 minutes to MVD on Aerolineas Argentinas, or 2 hours 15 minutes by Buquebus ferry to Colonia), Sao Paulo (about 3 hours on LATAM or Azul), Santiago (about 3 hours on LATAM), or Panama City (about 8 hours on Copa). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 12 to 18 hours. Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso (UYU), trading at roughly 43 UYU per $1. Card payments work at most businesses. ATMs are common. Uber operates in Montevideo. City buses cost UYU 52 ($1.21) per ride using the STM card. Restaurant meals cost UYU 500 to UYU 1,200 ($11.60 to $27.90). A full parrillada (mixed grill) for two with wine runs UYU 2,000 to UYU 3,500 ($46.50 to $81.40).
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–MVD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to MVD
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Lan Colombia. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MIA to MVD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to MVD ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,480 miles (7,210 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CNF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.