Travelling from Montreal to Houston: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins 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 explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Houston taking off from here.
Arrive in Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The average time for a direct Montreal to Houston flight is 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Montreal.
The busiest route for flights from Montreal to Houston is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from YUL to IAH is the 16:30 Air Canada service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final scheduled service is at 18:50 with Air Canada.
Leave enough time to get on your Montreal to Houston flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Houston
At the moment, $336 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Houston. The cheapest price for a return flight is $564. 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)
You can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Houston jetting off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Start your journey at YUL and end it at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Check out the deals with Air Canada. This airline offers direct Montreal to Houston plane tickets out of YUL.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Houston. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
IAH is situated at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. Following your flight from Montreal to Houston, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Montreal to Houston:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and be on your way in a flash.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
William P. Hobby Airport is located 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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Houston right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Houston:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned 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.