Flying from Montreal to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Santo Domingo taking off from here.
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are Santo Domingo's major gateways.
Santo Domingo's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Montreal.
To ensure you catch your Montreal to Santo Domingo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Santo Domingo
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Santo Domingo jetting off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Start your trip at YUL and land at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
Be on the lookout for promotions with Arajet. This carrier offers direct Montreal to Santo Domingo plane tickets out of YUL.
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Santo Domingo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Santo Domingo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and find adventure across Santo Domingo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Las Americas International Airport around one week ahead of your Montreal to Santo Domingo flight.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Santo Domingo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Montreal to Santo Domingo, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find a few comfortable places to lay your head just a short drive from JBQ. Ease into relaxation mode at Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia after your Montreal to Santo Domingo flight.
Why follow someone else's schedule? Pick up a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and take charge of your own adventure. Reserve a set of wheels here with FlexWays.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from JBQ in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
January is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Santo Domingo. To avoid the crowds, visit Santo Domingo in May.
When booking your Montreal to Santo Domingo tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santo Domingo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Santo Domingo in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santo Domingo right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Santo Domingo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are must-do's during your Santo Domingo adventure.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Santo Domingo, now it's time to discover other corners of Dominican Republic. Travel about 13 kilometres east to Santo Domingo Este to check off its top sights. From Museo Las Tres Aves to billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Dominican Republic, head for San Pedro de Macorís, roughly 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo. El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro are the start of reasons to visit.
