Traveling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 30 minutes. The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Choose from 27 weekly flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The 06:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available from MSP to YUL. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 20:00 if you're not into early starts.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, so getting to Montreal (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy. Top carriers that fly between MSP and YUL include:
To break up your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the MSP - YUL route are:
Pearson International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
C$169 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Return flights start from C$402. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap flight tickets from MSP to YUL, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport takes about 26 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Book a hotel near YUL if you're on a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
From Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Montreal. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for July if you want to go to Montreal during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MSP to YUL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from MSP to YUL, browse our accommodation options including:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just two of the major attractions to put on your Montreal to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
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