Montréal to Cancún (YUL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YUL–CUN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,845 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 19 | 223, 321, 333 | 4h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| TS Air Transat | 14 | 332 | 4h30-4h55 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 10 | B38M | 4h40-5h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→CUN | YOW→CUN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 8 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.
Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.
Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.
YUL–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to CUN
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YUL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to CUN ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,845 miles (2,969 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ILG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ottawa (YOW).