Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, making Montreal three hours ahead of San Francisco.
You can choose from 45 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Porter Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Your SFO to YUL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Montreal adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Canada:
Air Canada is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to YUL flights. A reliable 91.8% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and YUL:
Pearson International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
At the moment, R 2,348 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,023. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to YUL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Montreal and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
The street address for YUL is 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 driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco 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.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to YUL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Montreal, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.