Flying from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) taking off from here.
Book a direct Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
The most popular route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with 39 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from YUL to CDG is the 5pm Air France service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10:30pm with Air France.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to CDG. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) out of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
At YUL, there's a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport, such as:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Air France between YUL and CDG.
Air Canada is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 26 kilometers from the center of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometers from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to CDG flight? Relax in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reserve a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 23 kilometers from central Paris. How long it takes to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, $251 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $458. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before traveling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to CDG.
The best month for finding cheap Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Paris. June is when most people book flights from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Montreal to CDG plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Charles de Gaulle Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Paris visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
Paris has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometers north of Paris, a trip to Lille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
Reims is another favorite destination in France and is around 113 kilometers east of Paris. No journey is complete without visiting Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Center of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.