Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal is 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is five hours behind Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). You can choose from 39 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to YUL is the 09:00 Air Canada option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 18:40 with Air France.
Give yourself enough time to make your CDG to Montreal flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
You can book a direct Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal ticket. Begin your journey at CDG and end it at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal. Book your ticket with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from CDG to Montreal. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to CDG? If you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal
P13,034 is currently the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal flight. A return plane ticket starts from P19,792. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from CDG to Montreal, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each 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 takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CDG to Montreal can help you lock in the lowest rate.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is located around 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your CDG to Montreal flight, settle in at a hotel close to YHU. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Touch down, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are top providers to select from here.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are often higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Montreal in the off-season for a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Montreal. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key reasons to visit.