Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal six hours behind Johannesburg.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JNB to YUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between JNB and YUL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Right now, R 9,281 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,995. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from JNB to YUL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
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Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
From Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Montreal. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for July if you want to go to Montreal during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to YUL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
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