Flying from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Explore your options for departing Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
1 hour 44 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Washington DC and Montreal (where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
With 60 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from DCA to YUL is with United at 22:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to YUL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Fly without interruptions from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with Air Canada. This top airline operates services from DCA.
We make it simple to find a flight from Washington DC to YUL that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DCA and YUL include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is roughly 8 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Want other options for a direct flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)? Check out the fares flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
You have a choice of airlines operating direct flights from Washington DC to YUL departing from IAD. Jet off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 51 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to YUL, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Book a hotel close to YUL if you're taking a late flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to central Montreal is about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
R 1,834 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Return flights start from R 4,268. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's a good idea to book 8 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Washington DC to YUL around that time.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Montreal, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Montreal. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Washington DC to YUL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Washington DC to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
More about Montreal
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
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