Flying from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Mexico City is one hour behind Montreal. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), with 14 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from YUL to MEX is the 10:05am Aeromexico service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:10pm with Aeromexico.
Your flight from Montreal to MEX won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) leave from this terminal.
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport jetting out of YUL.
Air Canada is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YUL to MEX.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Aeromexico.
YUL is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to MEX flight:
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near MEX and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, central Mexico City is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is $351. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $635. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to MEX.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
September is when most people book flights from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Plan your visit to Mexico City in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Montreal to MEX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Montreal to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are major attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 105 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Mexico, head for Morelia, roughly 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct are the start of reasons to visit.
