Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The average duration of a direct Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal.
With 27 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 11:20am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from FLL to YUL is with Air Transat at 9:20pm.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to YUL won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during busy months like March, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can find a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport leaving from FLL. Book your ticket with one of these:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Canada between FLL and YUL.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to YUL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
FLL is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near YUL and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is $142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $365. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to YUL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Visit Montreal in January for a more low-key escape.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to YUL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Montreal right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Montreal when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS followed by Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Montreal. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Gatineau is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without dropping by Canadian Museum of History, Luskville Falls and Meech Lake.