Flying from Seattle to Montreal: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Montreal. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Disembark at Montreal's chief entry point, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Seattle to Montreal flight.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal three hours ahead of Seattle.
With three flights a week between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Seattle to Montreal with Air Canada at 07:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from SEA to YUL is with Air Canada at 07:20.
Allow plenty of time to make your Seattle to Montreal flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Montreal
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Take off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Montreal. From SEA, you can travel directly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Air Canada is a popular carrier that offers direct Seattle to Montreal plane tickets from SEA.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Seattle to Montreal flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Montreal, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
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'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Montreal. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Seattle to Montreal flight.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Seattle to Montreal has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
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.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from YHU ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book a Seattle to Montreal ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Montreal:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.