Travelling from Seattle to Montreal: what you need to know
Seattle has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Montreal leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is where your flight will arrive in Montreal.
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Seattle to Montreal flight.
Montreal is three hours ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
With three flights a week between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Seattle to Montreal with Air Canada at 07:40. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from SEA to YUL is with Air Canada at 09:45.
To ensure you catch your Seattle to Montreal flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving) can easily add an hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Montreal
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Seattle to Montreal, you can depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Fly from SEA to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in one seamless trip.
Reserve your Seattle to Montreal plane tickets with Air Canada. This carrier is a top choice for direct flights from SEA.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Seattle to Montreal flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SEA.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Montreal. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Seattle to Montreal flight.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Seattle to Montreal, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Land, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and drive away without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies to select from here.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book a Seattle to Montreal ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Montreal right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Seattle to Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Montreal itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.