Montevideo to New York Flights

Carrasco International Airport

If you are in the mood for a trip, consider booking your flights from Montevideo with Orbitz.com. Orbitz offers a variety of low-cost tickets and travel packages. Carrasco International Airport serves Montevideo and the surrounding area. It is the largest airport in Uruguay, with over 3 million passengers passing through each year. Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromas, Air Class, Air France, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Iberia, TAM Airlines, and Lufthansa all serve this major international airport.

Carrasco International Airport Parking

Carrasco International Airport offers both long-term parking and short-term parking. The first 10 minutes of parking is free for all visitors. Long-term parking rates are charged after the first five hours of parking. Cars can park for 40 Uruguayan pesos per hour or 240 pesos per day. Rented cars, taxis, and buses are charged slightly higher rates.

Carrasco International Airport Transportation

There are several ground transportation options available at the airport. Taxis and buses are readily available. Expect to pay around $30 to get from downtown Montevideo to the airport. Popular bus lines include COPSA, COT S.A, and CUTCSA. The buses make frequent trips to and from downtown Montevideo and the airport.

Carrasco International Airport Restaurants

Carrasco International Airport does offer a couple of restaurants for its busy and hungry travelers. McDonald's has a location within the airport. Patria Restaurant is a larger restaurant that offers sandwiches, desserts, burgers and a variety of beverages. To take advantage of discount rates, remember to book your flights from Montevideo with Orbitz.com.

New York Airport Information

There are two major airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia, that service travelers flying into New York City. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flights to New York, you will be able to choose from almost every major domestic and international air passenger carrier. LaGuardia Airport is roughly nine miles east of Manhattan, while JFK is almost 20 miles to the southeast. If you can't find the flight that you want, you can also fly into Newark International Airport, roughly 19 miles northeast of Manhattan.

Ground Transportation in New York

New York has plenty of public transportation, so getting around should be fairly easy. If you fly into LaGuardia, you will have to take a taxi, bus, or shared van for at least a portion of the trip, because there is no rail or subway service from the airport. Expect a cab ride from LaGuardia to Manhattan to cost anywhere from $20 to $40. Although JFK is further from the city, you can hop on the AirTrain, which will take you to the subway or the Long Island Railroad. If you choose to take a cab from JFK into Manhattan, expect to pay $45 or more for the ride. You will also be responsible for any tolls that are incurred during the trip. If you use Orbitz.com to book your hotel, you may be able to find one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

New York Area Weather Information

New York tends to be cold in the winter, wet in the spring and humid in the summer. Winter temperatures fluctuate between the 20s and 30s, while summer temperatures can soar to the 90s. New York City averages 27 inches of snow each winter, so be sure to pack your parka and snow boots if you plan to be there between November and February. Use the Orbitz.com travel planner to put together your itinerary and choose a temperate time to visit the city.

What to Do in New York

New York City is an urban adventurer's paradise. From the theaters on Broadway to the lights in Times Square, there is are activities for all ages. Go skating in Central Park, take a horse-and-buggy ride around Central Park South or go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Although New York is home to some of the finest restaurants on the east coast, don't forget to try the rich variety of street foods that are available. Enjoy your time in the city, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for budget flights to New York.