Flying from Sacramento to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Montreal jetting off from here.
Disembark at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the chief entry point to Montreal.
Montreal is three hours ahead of Sacramento and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Sacramento to Montreal flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Montreal
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Sacramento to Montreal flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Sacramento to Montreal throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it a breeze to find a Sacramento to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Montreal, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short drive from Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Montreal. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Montreal and beyond.
Booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Sacramento to Montreal has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
The trip will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Touch down, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by booking your ride from YHU in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Sacramento to Montreal, while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Sacramento to Montreal tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Montreal:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
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, 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. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
