Flying from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) jetting off from here.
Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Kunming. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Montreal.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Montreal to KMG. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 26 kms (16 miles) from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Montreal. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to KMG flight:
About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
At the moment, £564 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £1,031. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to KMG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Visit Kunming in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Montreal to KMG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kunming
Start your Kunming trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Kunming Changshui International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Kunming wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Yunnan-Tibet Road, Guandu Ancient Town and 樱花谷.
Explore more of China
Kaiyuan is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kunming. Around 161 kms (100 miles) away to the south, well-known attractions include Lunachong Village, Lujiang Park and 钟楼.
Qujing is another well-known destination in China and is around 97 kms (60 miles) north-east of Kunming. No journey is complete without a visit to Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town, Hebin Park and 苗寨.
