Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC.
Flights from IAD to YUL start at 08:15 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:10 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 36 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IAD to YUL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Montreal (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a snap with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to YUL flights, with 75.48% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and YUL:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
100 € is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 238 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to YUL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to YUL.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are top 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.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to central Montreal has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Montreal in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to YUL in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Montreal, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey around 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.