Flying from San Jose to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Montreal jetting off from here.
Disembark at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the chief entry point to Montreal.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Jose.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your San Jose to Montreal flight.
Going away during a peak month like August? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Montreal
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap San Jose to Montreal flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing San Jose to Montreal flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose to Montreal, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SJC.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from San Jose to Montreal. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and find adventure across Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from San Jose to Montreal has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Grab a St. Hubert Airport rental car and take the scenic route to your next destination. You can choose from top outlets like Enterprise and Budget.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from YHU as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Jose to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book a San Jose to Montreal ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Jose to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Montreal, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are leading attractions which should be on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
