Flying from Mexico City to Montreal: what you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Montreal flying out of Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Come in for landing at Montreal's primary gateway, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Mexico City to Montreal flight.
Montreal is one hour ahead of Mexico City and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Mexico City to Montreal is from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). Choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to YUL is the 00:05 Aeromexico service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 15:15 with Aeromexico.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Mexico City to Montreal flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Montreal
To snag cheap Mexico City to Montreal flights, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Mexico City to Montreal. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Montreal departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX). Begin your journey at MEX and touch down at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct Mexico City to Montreal plane tickets from MEX.
We make it easy to find a Mexico City to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Cancun Airport (CUN)
MEX is around 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Mexico City to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Split up your Mexico City to Montreal flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Felipe Angeles International Airport and Montreal are:
Cancun Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport (TQO)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Mexico City to Montreal, unwind in one of these hotels close to Felipe Angeles International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Montreal. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Montreal's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Montreal flight.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is about 11 kilometres from Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU). As soon as your flight from Mexico City to Montreal has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Mexico City to Montreal:
Grab a Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can select from top outlets like Enterprise and Budget.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from YHU ahead of time. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Montreal. July is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in November.
Lock in a Mexico City to Montreal ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Montreal, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Montreal, a visit to Ottawa will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Around 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal, Laval is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre.