Flying from San Jose to Montreal: what you need to know
San Jose's main base, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from San Jose to Montreal.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's major arrival point, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Montreal is three hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your San Jose to Montreal flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things 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 San Jose to Montreal
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap San Jose to Montreal flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
We make it a breeze to book a San Jose to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Jose to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SJC make it to their destination as scheduled 84.69% of the time.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Book a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from San Jose to Montreal. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is about 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Once your flight from San Jose to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Why wait? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Jose to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book a San Jose to Montreal ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Jose to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Jose to Montreal:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
