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Flights to Montréal (YUL) overview

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Cheapest Going deal

$159

Average price roundtrip

$467.30

Average Going deal price roundtrip

$298.08

Best month to fly

Going found the most deals with travel dates in October.

October

Worst month to fly

Going found the least deals with travel dates in July.

July

Top tips for finding a cheap flight to Montréal (YUL)

Book in the Goldilocks Window

If you want to find the cheapest flights, you have to know when to look. Unfortunately, there’s no exact science on the best day to book for the cheapest fares, but there is a time period when you’re likely to find the best deals. We call it the Goldilocks Window because it’s not too far ahead of your trip, but it’s not too late at the same time. It’s about 1–3 months before a domestic trip and 2–8 months before an international trip.

For anyone booking a flight during a peak travel season, or for a trip that requires specific dates and no flexibility, we recommend planning even earlier. If, for example, you’re looking to vacation in Montreal in July, you’d be smart to start looking at fares around January.

Last-minute deals are practically nonexistent at all times of the year but especially during busy travel seasons. In fact, we see airlines raise prices consistently at the 21-, 14-, and 7-day points before departure dates, so book before those times if at all possible.

Use the Greek Islands Trick

Sometimes, no matter how diligently you check fares, they never seem to get any cheaper. Before you pick a new destination, try our Greek Islands Trick. While Montreal is far from the Greek islands, the trick can work in both places. The goal is to get as close to your final destination as you can for the cheapest price, then look for a budget airline, train, bus, or other mode of transportation for your final leg.

If you really want to fly from New Orleans to Montreal for a summer getaway, you could be looking at a price tag of more than $650. Instead, look for flights to Toronto or New York, often found for closer to $200. From there, you could find another cheap flight for around $200 (or even drive across the border if necessary). Yes, this takes more effort, but it could save you money that you could put toward another night or two at a hotel.

Search alternative departure airports

Similarly, searching for different departure airports can sometimes save money. We see incredible deals from airports big and small every day, and if you’re only searching from your home airport you could miss out. Let’s use New Orleans as an example again. If flights from New Orleans to Montreal are out of your price range, search for flights out of Houston instead. If you have time for the drive, you could end up saving a boatload of money.

Sometimes, we see deals so good they’re even worth adding an extra flight. If you see a deal from Atlanta to Montreal for under $200, for example, you might consider adding an extra flight from New Orleans to Atlanta. It can pay to play around with airports and prices to see if you can find a better deal, even if it’s not as convenient.

Fly when it’s cheaper

Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons in many parts of the world, and Montreal is no exception. Warm, sunny weather and outdoor festivals draw crowds; plus, kids are out of school, and families can travel. However, an abundance of people wanting to visit a place in a limited time frame means airlines can charge more for tickets.

The more flexible your dates are, the better chance you have to save money on airfare. We love traveling during the shoulder seasons, just before and after a destination’s peak season. Late September–October is a great time to visit Montreal, for example. The weather is mild, with gorgeous fall leaves, and you’ll see the sights with fewer tourists and lower prices. Spring is also a nice time to visit. For the cheapest prices, and if you don’t mind the cold, visit from December–February.

Even if you do plan to travel during the summer, you can still try to save money by flying on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, which are generally cheaper days to fly than Fridays and Sundays.

Set alerts for specific trips

Keeping track of airfare can be frustrating. It’s constantly changing, and you never know if you missed a good deal. Luckily, fare alerts can ease your mind. Set up alerts for your travel dates and airports, and you’ll get an email when prices drop into your range or by a significant amount. It’s best to do this a few months before, so you can see the deals in the Goldilocks Window we talked about above.

Montreal is well-connected to the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. With nonstop flights from more than 150 airports in more than 45 countries, your travel options are plentiful.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Montréal (YUL)

What is the airport code for Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

The airport code for Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is YUL.

When is the high season in Montreal?

High season in Montreal runs from June–September, when people visit for warm weather and outdoor festivals.

When is the best time to visit Montreal?

Summer is a great time to visit Montreal if you want to catch the annual jazz, beer, or other major festivals, as well as have the warmest weather. It’s also the most crowded and expensive time to be in Montreal. October is one of the best times to visit Montreal for fewer crowds, lower prices, mild weather, and beautiful fall foliage. December–February is the cheapest time, but it can be severely cold.

Does YUL have its own on-site hotel?

YUL has a Marriott location inside the US departures terminal. It has a spa, restaurant, meeting space, indoor pool, fitness center, and room service. Rooms start at $250 per night.

What lounges are available at Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)?

  • Domestic Terminal: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Gate 3)
  • International Terminal: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Gate 52), Air France/KLM Lounge (Gate 55), Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (Gate 63), Montreal National Bank World Mastercard Lounge (Gate 53)
  • Transborder Terminal: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Gate 73), Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (Gate 76)

Air Canada offers a lounge in each terminal. All offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, TVs, Wifi, internet terminals with printers, and flight monitors. The lounge in the international terminal also has showers. The lounges are available for Air Canada business and first class passengers; Premium Rouge passengers; Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, and Aeroplan 50K members; Star Alliance Gold members; Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members; Aeroplan business and corporate credit card holders; and Aeroplan premium cobrand cardmembers. You can also purchase lounge access when you book your flight, starting at $49.

The Desjardins Odyssey Lounges offer a hot and cold buffet, a full bar, free Wifi, and flight monitors. Any passenger can buy access for $42. Also in the international terminal, the Air France/KLM lounge offers a bar, a buffet, showers, newspapers and magazines, free Wifi, and work areas. The lounge is open to Air France and business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, KLM business passengers, as well as Plaza Premium Group customers. The Montreal National Bank World Mastercard Lounge has the same amenities and is open to National Bank World Elite Mastercard holders.

What are the rules for traveling with pets to YUL?

The airport requires pets to be in a carrier while in the airport and recommends checking with your airline for additional restrictions. There are four pet relief areas at YUL: in the multi-level parking lot in front of the terminal, in front of Gate 47 in the domestic terminal, in front of the restrooms near Gate 62 in the international terminal, and in front of the restrooms near Gate 73 in the transborder area.

How far is Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from Montreal?

The YUL airport is about 12 miles from Downtown Montreal, or a 20-minute drive in light traffic. During busy times, the ride can take closer to 30 minutes.

What are the transportation options for getting from YUL to Montreal?

There are a couple of options to get from YUL to Montreal:

  • By rideshare or taxi: The roughly 12-mile trip from the Montreal airport to downtown can take 20–30 minutes and will cost $20–$30 in an Uber or about $30 in a taxi.
  • By public transportation: The 747 bus line runs between the airport and downtown 24/7. Travel time takes 45–70 minutes, depending on traffic, and it costs $11 for 24 hours on the public transit network (so you can use the same pass on another public bus or metro later).

How long is the flight to Montreal?

The flight time to Montreal depends on where you’re departing from. If you’re coming from New York, it will take 1.5 hours, while from Miami it’s 3.5 hours. From Chicago it’s about 2 hours, and from Dallas or Denver it’s closer to 4. From California, it’s 5–6 hours depending on the city.

You can fly from Europe to Montreal in 7–9 hours. From around Mexico it can take 5–6 hours to reach Montreal, while from Brazil it’s 10 hours. There are nonstop flights from Dubai that take 13.5 hours and from Tokyo that take 12.5 hours. From much of the rest of the world you’ll have to make a connection, and your flight time could range from 7–18 hours.

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