Flying from Montreal to Houston: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Houston taking off from here.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's major gateways.
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Montreal to Houston flight.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Montreal.
The most popular route for flights from Montreal to Houston is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Take your pick of seven services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YUL to IAH is the 08:10 Air Canada service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 18:20 with Air Canada.
To ensure you get on your Montreal to Houston flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Houston
At the moment, Rs55,222 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Houston. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs98,456. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap Montreal to Houston flights, reserve your trip two months before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Houston is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Montreal to Houston, you can depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Fly from YUL to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in one seamless journey.
Keep an eye out for promotions with Air Canada. This airline offers direct Montreal to Houston plane tickets from YUL.
YUL is around 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Houston, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Follow your own route with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Houston flight.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Once your flight from Montreal to Houston has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HOU. Unwind after your Montreal to Houston flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a William P. Hobby Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can land you a better rate.
You'll find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Houston. To escape the crowds, head to Houston in February.
Before locking in your Montreal to Houston tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Houston in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Houston, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are essential stops on your Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
