Flying from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport (COU): What you need to know
Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Montreal.
Your flight from Montreal to COU won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
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 is roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to COU flight:
About Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Columbia Regional Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, National or Hertz and see more of Columbia and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport flight.
COU is located at Route 1.
Getting from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to central Columbia
Columbia Regional Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Columbia. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
$368 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport. Return flights start from $688. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Montreal to COU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). December is the busiest month to travel to Columbia. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in March.
Before locking in your Montreal to COU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbia
After booking your flight from Montreal to Columbia Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbia:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Columbia when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Sentinel Park followed by Bur Oak Brewing Company and Museum of Art and Archaeology.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres west of Columbia, a visit to Kansas City will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like National WWI Museum and Memorial, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Union Station - 2017.
Overland Park is another standout destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres west of Columbia. No journey is complete without visiting Regency Lake Park, Johnson County Arts and Heritage Centre and ClockTower Plaza.
