Travelling from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale jetting off from here.
Hop off the plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the chief entry point to Fort Lauderdale.
The average time for a direct Montreal to Fort Lauderdale flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Montreal and Fort Lauderdale are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 33 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale is with Porter Airlines at 18:45. Opt for the first YUL to FLL departure operated by Air Transat at 06:30 to make the most of your arrival in Fort Lauderdale.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Montreal to Fort Lauderdale flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale
85 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. A return flight starts at 130 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Montreal to Fort Lauderdale flights.
May is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on a nonstop flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. From YUL, you can fly directly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Leading airlines that offer direct Montreal to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets departing from YUL include:
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and explore beyond Fort Lauderdale's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
The street address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in May.
Book a Montreal to Fort Lauderdale ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Miami, roughly 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are the start of reasons to visit.
