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Flights from Johannesburg to Montevideo

Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Montevideo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Fri 13/11
Distance: 4,895 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Montevideo airports

Book your Johannesburg to Montevideo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Montevideo (Uruguay) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Montevideo takes roughly 31 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Montevideo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Montevideo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Montevideo, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Montevideo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Montevideo:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Montevideo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Montevideo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Montevideo?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Montevideo the average price is £1014. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Montevideo at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Johannesburg to Montevideo. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Montevideo?
The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Montevideo are June, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Montevideo?
The best time of the year to go to Montevideo when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Montevideo from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Montevideo.
How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Montevideo?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Montevideo is of around 28 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,895.17 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Montevideo compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Montevideo can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 12º ºC in Montevideo, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

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