Travelling from San Juan to Montreal: what you need to know
San Juan's main base, San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from San Juan to Montreal.
Disembark at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
Jump on a direct San Juan to Montreal flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Montreal is one hour behind San Juan and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your San Juan to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Montreal
Currently, $216 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Montreal. The cheapest price for a return flight is $428. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap San Juan to Montreal flights by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from San Juan to Montreal. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from San Juan
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
Set out from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) on a nonstop flight from San Juan to Montreal. From SJU, you can fly directly into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Look out for deals with Air Canada. This airline offers direct San Juan to Montreal plane tickets out of SJU.
We make it simple to find a San Juan to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Travelling from central San Juan to SJU takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Juan to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SJU land on time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Juan to Montreal. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Montreal and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport around four weeks ahead of your San Juan to Montreal flight.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Montreal. After your flight from San Juan to Montreal, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from San Juan to Montreal:
Why wait around? A Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Avoid filling out forms at the home desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
July is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Montreal. To avoid the crowds, head to Montreal in November.
Book a San Juan to Montreal ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Juan to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Juan to Montreal, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Montreal, a trip to Ottawa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, consider Laval, roughly 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre are highlights.