Flying from Toronto to Monterrey: what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Toronto to Monterrey begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your vacation. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is the primary point of entry to Monterrey.
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Toronto to Monterrey flight.
Monterrey's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Monterrey two hours behind Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are three weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Toronto to Monterrey is with Air Canada at 17:50. Go for the first YYZ to MTY departure with Air Canada at 16:45 to make the most of your first day in Monterrey.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Toronto to Monterrey flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure 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)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Toronto to Monterrey, you can depart from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Get from YYZ to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) in one seamless trip.
Secure your Toronto to Monterrey plane tickets with Air Canada. This airline is a top pick for direct flights from YYZ.
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Monterrey, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Toronto to Monterrey? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your vacation officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Monterrey flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is approximately 23 kilometres from central Monterrey. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Book a hotel near MTY if you have a late flight from Toronto to Monterrey. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and see more of Monterrey and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Monterrey right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Monterrey:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Macroplaza, Parque Fundidora and Museo del Obispado are leading attractions which should be on any good Monterrey itinerary.
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.