Travelling from Montreal to Mexico City: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Mexico City departing from here.
Hop off your plane in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
The average time for a direct Montreal to Mexico City flight is 6 hours.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Montreal.
With 15 weekly flights between the two airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Montreal to Mexico City with Aeromexico at 10:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from YUL to MEX is with Aeromexico at 23:10.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Montreal to Mexico City flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Mexico City is $334. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $596. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Montreal to Mexico City flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Mexico City is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Jet off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on a nonstop flight from Montreal to Mexico City. From YUL, you can land directly at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Aeromexico is a popular carrier that offers direct Montreal to Mexico City plane tickets from YUL.
YUL is around 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Montreal to Mexico City has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your flight from Montreal to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Mexico City, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Mexico City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Montreal to Mexico City ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Mexico City, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.