Travelling from Montreal to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal to Cancun International Airport is 4 hours 41 minutes.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Montreal. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun.
The most popular route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 45 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YUL to CUN is the 06:10 Sunwing Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 17:15 with Air Canada.
Your flight from Montreal to CUN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Cancun International Airport (CUN) operate out of this terminal.
Pick from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Montreal to Cancun International Airport leaving from YUL. Head off on your trip with any of these:
From central Montreal, YUL is approximately 16 miles away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
In search of a handy hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Cancun International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Cancun. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
£125 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Cancun International Airport. Return flights start from £251. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from Montreal to CUN by booking at least 4 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Montreal to Cancun International Airport, schedule your trip for January (it has the cheapest flights). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Cancun. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Montreal to CUN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Cancun International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Cancun
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