Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Sacramento.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SMF to YUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and YUL:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Denver International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight is R 2,432. A return fare right now is R 6,315. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SMF to YUL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SMF to YUL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Sacramento International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're arriving on a late Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
The 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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Montreal in February.
When booking your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SMF 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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