Flying from Johannesburg to Montreal: what you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Montreal.
Touch down at Montreal's chief entry point, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Johannesburg.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Johannesburg to Montreal 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 July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Montreal
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Johannesburg to Montreal flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Johannesburg to Montreal is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to find a Johannesburg to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
YUL is situated at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Johannesburg to Montreal has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Touch down, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are top providers to pick from here.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Montreal. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Montreal in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Johannesburg to Montreal ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Montreal, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden 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 discovered after you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
