Travelling from Sacramento to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Montreal taking off from here.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the primary point of entry to Montreal.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, making Montreal three hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you board your Sacramento to Montreal flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Peak months like August or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at security and check-in. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of an international departure is wise.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Montreal
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Sacramento to Montreal flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Sacramento to Montreal throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap Sacramento to Montreal flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it simple to find a Sacramento to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel to stay at before your flight from Sacramento to Montreal? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.
82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SMF.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from Sacramento to Montreal. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is about 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. After your flight from Sacramento to Montreal, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Touch down, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are top companies to pick from here.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from YHU ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying extra, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Sacramento to Montreal, while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Sacramento to Montreal tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Montreal, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
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.