Travelling from Montreal to Chengdu: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Chengdu taking off from here.
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's primary gateways.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to Chengdu.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
When travelling to China for tourism purposes, you will require a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Montreal to Chengdu.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal to Chengdu or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The centre of Chengdu is approximately 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). After your flight from Montreal to Chengdu has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 31 minutes.
After your flight from Montreal to Chengdu, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CTU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Chengdu
Currently, RM3,807 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Chengdu. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM5,601. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Montreal to Chengdu. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Montreal to Chengdu.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from Montreal to Chengdu every day.
Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Montreal to Chengdu, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Chengdu
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Chengdu. To skip the crowds, visit Chengdu in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Montreal to Chengdu in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Chengdu sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chengdu
After booking your flight from Montreal to Chengdu, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are highlights which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Complete your Chengdu trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Montreal to Chengdu to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to drive in Chengdu, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.