Flying from Toronto to Monterrey: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Monterrey begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your holiday. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Touch down at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY), the primary gateway of Monterrey.
Take a direct Toronto to Monterrey flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Monterrey is two hours behind Toronto and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Toronto to Monterrey is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). You can choose from three services every week between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from YYZ to MTY is the 16:30 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 17:50 with Air Canada.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Toronto to Monterrey flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Monterrey
To secure cheap Toronto to Monterrey flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can get a direct flight from Toronto to Monterrey taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Start your journey at YYZ and come in for landing at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY).
Reserve your Toronto to Monterrey plane tickets with Air Canada. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from YYZ.
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Monterrey, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Monterrey:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Toronto to Monterrey flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
Arriving in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Monterrey, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MTY:
Travel at your own speed with a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and find adventure across Monterrey and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Monterrey flight.
Best time to go to Monterrey
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Toronto to Monterrey. July is the most popular month to visit Monterrey. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Toronto to Monterrey ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Monterrey around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Monterrey
Start your Monterrey trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Monterrey, browse our range of hotels including:
Parque Fundidora and Museo del Obispado are a couple of big attractions to add to your Monterrey itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cerro de la Silla Park.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Aguascalientes, about 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos are the start of reasons to visit.