Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 6 hours 58 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Montreal is 5 hours behind Paris.
With 107 flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Air Transat operates the earliest flight at 09:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from CDG to YUL is with Air France at 19:00.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from CDG to Montreal.
During popular months like June, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal are available for booking. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is where you'll be landing.
You can choose from various carriers offering direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, such as:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from CDG to Montreal, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You will need an ETA for Canada if you hold a passport from France and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in approximately 44 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CDG? If you're boarding an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal
$484 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal. A return flight starts at $281. These prices may change based on availability.
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May is the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. After your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
After your flight from CDG to Montreal, rest your head at a hotel close to YHU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal. To avoid the crowds, head to Montreal in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CDG to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should be on any good Montreal itinerary.
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