Flying from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) leaving from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport flight.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Washington DC. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Montreal.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Air Canada at 8pm. Go for the first YUL to DCA departure with Air Canada at 8:25am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to DCA. 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.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) can be booked from this terminal.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport taking off from YUL.
Air Canada is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from YUL to DCA.
Air Canada is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can get to YHU from the centre of Montreal in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 23 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to DCA flight:
About Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near DCA and shut your eyes sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport flight.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Getting from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
At the moment, $222 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $404. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to DCA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Washington DC. July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Montreal to DCA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Washington DC
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Lincoln Memorial and The White House are a couple of major attractions to add to your Washington DC travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Washington DC. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Virginia Beach is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. No trip is complete without visiting Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.