Flying from Washington DC to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Montreal begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's primary gateway, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The average length of a direct Washington DC to Montreal flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Washington DC and Montreal share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 21 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Washington DC to Montreal is with Air Canada at 16:35. Opt for the first DCA to YUL departure with Air Canada at 06:00 to make the most of your first day in Montreal.
Leave enough time to make your Washington DC to Montreal flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Montreal
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The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Washington DC to Montreal is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) on a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Montreal. From DCA, you can land directly at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Secure your Washington DC to Montreal plane tickets with Air Canada. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from DCA.
We make it simple to find a Washington DC to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Montreal? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Montreal leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Start your journey at IAD and come in for landing at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
From IAD, you can book a direct Washington DC to Montreal plane ticket with United Airlines.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Washington DC to Montreal flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Washington Dulles International Airport and Montreal:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Montreal, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Choosing a ticket from Washington DC to Montreal with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When jetting off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to Montreal:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Montreal flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Montreal. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
As soon as your flight from Washington DC to Montreal has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Why wait around for a cab? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YHU in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Washington DC to Montreal. August is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Washington DC to Montreal ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Montreal, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are a couple of major attractions to add to your Montreal travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.