Flying from Mexico City to Montreal: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Montreal. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the primary point of entry to Montreal.
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Montreal flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal two hours ahead of Mexico City.
The busiest route for flights from Mexico City to Montreal is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). You can select from 15 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to YUL is the 00:05 Aeromexico service. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 15:15 with Aeromexico.
Give yourself enough time to make your Mexico City to Montreal flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Montreal
To secure cheap Mexico City to Montreal flights, book your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on plane tickets from Mexico City to Montreal. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Mexico City to Montreal, you can depart from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Get from MEX to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in one seamless trip.
Check out the deals with Aeromexico. This carrier offers direct Mexico City to Montreal plane tickets out of MEX.
We make it a breeze to find a Mexico City to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Split up your Mexico City to Montreal flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Felipe Ángeles International Airport and Montreal include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport (TQO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not include another night away at a hotel close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport? Before your flight from Mexico City to Montreal, think about staying at Verticca Hotel.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Mexico City to Montreal has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Touch down, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and drive off without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are top outlets to pick from here.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Montreal, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Mexico City to Montreal ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Montreal, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Montreal, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.