Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Montreal: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 41 minutes.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Cancun.
With 45 flights a week between the two airports, Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 09:40. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from CUN to YUL is with Air Transat at 20:30.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from CUN to Montreal.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal that arrives at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
There's a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Montreal, such as:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CUN to Montreal. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you hold a passport from Mexico, you'll need a visa to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cancun International Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
CUN is about 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CUN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Montreal
80 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cancun International Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 258 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to Montreal.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Montreal is April. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the centre of Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel close to YUL if you're taking a late flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CUN to Montreal, tuck yourself in at a hotel near YHU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from CUN to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
After locking in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Montreal, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Montreal and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Cancun International Airport to Montreal.
