Uruguay · Travel
Key Facts
—The return. American’s first Miami departure is scheduled for December 2, arriving in Montevideo on December 3.
—The frequency. The route will operate daily through March 2, 2027, then three times weekly through March 28.
—The aircraft. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners will provide 234 seats: 20 Flagship Business, 28 Premium Economy and 186 economy.
—The schedule. Overnight flights are timed for connections through American’s Miami hub.
—The limit. This is a seasonal restoration, not a year-round route.
Uruguay will regain its only nonstop link to the United States in December, when American Airlines restores daily Dreamliner service between Montevideo and Miami for the southern summer.
American Airlines will restart nonstop flights between Miami International Airport and Montevideo’s Carrasco International Airport in early December 2026. The first Miami departure is scheduled for December 2, arriving in Montevideo on December 3; the first Montevideo departure is scheduled for December 3. The carrier plans one flight each day through March 2, 2027, before reducing the route to three weekly services until March 28.
A Daily Link for the Peak Season
The daily phase covers Uruguay’s main tourism season and the year-end travel rush. American’s published plan uses a 234-seat Boeing 787-8 with 20 Flagship Business seats, 28 Premium Economy seats and 186 economy seats, comprising 48 Main Cabin Extra and 138 Main Cabin.
During the daily phase, with all times local, the Miami departure is scheduled for 10:55 p.m., arriving in Montevideo at 10:10 a.m. the following day. The return leaves Carrasco at 10:30 p.m. and reaches Miami at 5:45 a.m. These overnight timings preserve daytime hours and feed American’s wider network from its South Florida hub.
Why the Route Matters to Uruguay
The service restores a direct U.S. connection that disappears outside American’s seasonal operating window. For Uruguayan travelers, Miami is both a destination and a major connecting point for North America, the Caribbean and Europe. For inbound visitors, a daily nonstop removes a connection through Panama City, Bogotá, Lima or São Paulo.
American listed Montevideo among the destinations in its expanded winter network for Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. The company has served Uruguay for nearly three decades, but recent Miami–Montevideo schedules have been seasonal rather than continuous.
Capacity Without a Year-Round Commitment
Daily operations would offer 1,638 seats in each direction during a full seven-day week. That is meaningful capacity for a relatively small market, but the March reduction also shows the airline is matching supply to seasonal demand.
The distinction matters: tickets are being sold for the announced period, yet the current schedule does not establish a permanent daily service. Continuation beyond March 28 would require a later timetable decision.
What to Watch Next
Booking performance. Advance demand may influence whether daily capacity holds through the full peak period.
March frequency. Montevideo departures are scheduled for Monday, Thursday and Saturday after March 2; Miami departures leave the preceding evenings.
Aircraft changes. Long-range schedules can be adjusted, so travelers should verify the operating aircraft before departure.
Next winter. A future extension would show whether American sees enough demand for a longer season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will American Airlines resume Miami–Montevideo flights?
The first Miami departure is scheduled for December 2, arriving in Montevideo on December 3. The first Montevideo departure is scheduled for December 3.
Will the route operate every day?
Yes, from December 3 through March 2, 2027. It is then scheduled three times weekly through March 28.
Which aircraft will American use?
American plans to use a 234-seat Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Is Miami–Montevideo becoming a year-round route?
No. The announced schedule is seasonal and currently ends on March 28, 2027.
How many seats will the daily service provide?
A daily 234-seat aircraft provides 1,638 seats in each direction during a full seven-day week.
Sources
- American Airlines: expanded winter network, June 12, 2026
- American Airlines: Miami–Montevideo booking page
- American Airlines: Boeing 787-8 cabin configuration
- American Airlines route announcement syndicated by DailyWeb
- Aviacionline: route dates, schedule and aircraft configuration, August 6, 2026
- American Airlines Newsroom: Boeing 787-8 image and fleet background
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