Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montreal: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 52 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route, with 8 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from SEA to YUL is with Air Canada at 09:45. Opt for the first departure with Air Canada at 07:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from SEA to Montreal.
Peak months like July or vacation periods such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
You can book a nonstop flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal that touches down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SEA to Montreal. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can enter Canada for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before reserving your flight tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes approximately 54 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal is C$160. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$447. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to Montreal, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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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'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 2 hours and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel near YUL if you have a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from SEA to Montreal:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal. August is the busiest month to travel to Montreal. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SEA to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montreal, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
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