Flying from Montreal to Paris: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Paris taking off from here.
Get off the plane at one of Paris's key hubs like Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can also make your way to this city landing at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
6 hours 59 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Montreal to Paris. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 5 hours ahead of Montreal.
With 55 flights a week between the two airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Montreal to Paris with Air France at 17:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from YUL to CDG is with Air Canada at 23:40.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Montreal to Paris. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can travel to France for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before booking your cheap flight from Montreal to Paris, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can find a direct flight from Montreal to Paris leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Begin your trip at YUL, and then land at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Choose from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Montreal to Paris departing from YUL. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Montreal to Paris has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 34 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Montreal to Paris:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Paris
ر.ق. 860 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Paris. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,017. These prices can change based on availability.
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Best time to go to Paris
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Montreal to Paris. June is the busiest month to visit Paris. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Montreal to Paris, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Paris sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Paris, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
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