Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Montreal: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours.
Montreal and Detroit (where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
The busiest route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). You can select from 46 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DTW to YUL is the 10:00 Air Canada option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:20 with Delta.
To ensure you catch your flight from DTW to Montreal, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like August? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal that touches down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Book your seat with Delta. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DTW to Montreal. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You don't need a visa for Canada if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before locking in your flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit, DTW can be reached in approximately 27 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DTW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal is C$197. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$442. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to Montreal.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 2 hours and 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near YUL if you're taking a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is around 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near YHU. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from DTW to Montreal at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal. August is the most popular month to travel to Montreal. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from DTW to Montreal sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just two of the top attractions to put on your Montreal to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
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