Flying from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Montreal. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in New Orleans.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to MSY, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on schedule at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to MSY flight:
About Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MSY:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty to explore New Orleans and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight.
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to the centre of New Orleans is about 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 117 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 210 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to MSY, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). October is the busiest month to visit New Orleans. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Before locking in your Montreal to MSY plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about New Orleans
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in New Orleans right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in New Orleans when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Bourbon Street followed by French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New Orleans, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 105 kilometres north-west to Baton Rouge to tick off its leading attractions. From Beauregard Town Historic District to Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, consider Mobile, roughly 225 kilometres east of New Orleans. Battleship USS ALABAMA, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Centre and GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico are among its highlights.
