Travelling from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Montreal: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is located in San Juan. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Montreal is one hour behind San Juan.
For a relaxed start to your SJU to Montreal flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can book a direct Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal ticket. Begin your journey at SJU and arrive at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
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We make it easy to book plane tickets from SJU to Montreal with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Travelling from central San Juan to SJU takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SJU:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SJU reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Montreal
$168 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $513. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SJU to Montreal.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Reserving your ride from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your flight from SJU to Montreal can help you get the lowest rate.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 23 kilometres from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near YHU. Unwind and get cosy after your SJU to Montreal flight at one of these well-located options:
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from YHU ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal. July is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
Lock in a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SJU to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Montreal:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Montreal Botanical Garden, Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are essential stops on your Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Montreal. Around 499 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are among its highlights.
