Flying from San Juan to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from San Juan to Montreal departing from here.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's major arrival point, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Jump on a direct San Juan to Montreal flight and you'll be flying for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
San Juan and Montreal follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
To ensure you make it on your San Juan to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Montreal
Right now, ج.م. 4,870 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Montreal. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 18,486. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap San Juan to Montreal flights by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from San Juan to Montreal. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
If you're searching for a direct flight from San Juan to Montreal, you can depart from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Get from SJU to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in one seamless journey.
Keep an eye out for deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct San Juan to Montreal plane tickets from SJU.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper San Juan to Montreal flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
SJU is about 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Juan to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
73.65% of flights that leave from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Juan to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Montreal and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
YUL is situated at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Juan to Montreal, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Pick up a St. Hubert Airport rental car and set the course for your next destination. You can select from leading providers like Enterprise and Budget.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from YHU ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from San Juan to Montreal, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Montreal based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your San Juan to Montreal tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from San Juan to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from San Juan 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 explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should be on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
