Travelling from Paris to Montreal: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Montreal, there's a good selection of airports to depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main options.
Touch down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the chief entry point to Montreal.
The average length of a direct Paris to Montreal flight is 7 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Paris.
With 39 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Montreal with Air Transat at 09:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CDG to YUL is with Air France at 19:00.
To ensure you make your Paris to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Montreal
To snag cheap Paris to Montreal flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Paris to Montreal is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set out from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Montreal. From CDG, you can fly straight to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Paris to Montreal plane tickets with departures from CDG, including:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Paris to Montreal flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
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 trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paris to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can take a nonstop flight from Paris to Montreal out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Start your trip at ORY and hop off the plane at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
French Bee offers direct Paris to Montreal plane tickets from ORY. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Split up your Paris to Montreal flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Montreal are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to Montreal, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Montreal with one or more stops departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and Montreal:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From central Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Montreal flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and find adventure across Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Paris to Montreal has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Why wait? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Roll down your windows and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Generally, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Reserve your ride from YHU once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Paris to Montreal. August is the busiest month to travel to Montreal. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Paris to Montreal ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Montreal, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights.