Travelling from Montreal to San Juan: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Montreal to San Juan.
Come in for landing at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the primary hub in San Juan.
On average, direct flights from Montreal to San Juan take 4 hours 30 minutes. San Juan and Montreal share the same timezone (UTC-4), so you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to San Juan, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can enter Puerto Rico for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap flight from Montreal to San Juan, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can get a direct flight from Montreal to San Juan departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Start your journey at YUL and end it at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Air Canada is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Montreal to San Juan taking off from YUL.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to San Juan, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is around 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 56 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to San Juan, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJU:
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
As soon as your flight from Montreal to San Juan has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 14 minutes by car. Central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 58 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SIG. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Montreal to San Juan:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to San Juan
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to San Juan is C$193. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$332. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from Montreal to San Juan.
The cheapest month for tickets from Montreal to San Juan is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Montreal to San Juan is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has fallen.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Montreal to San Juan.
Best time to go to San Juan
May is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to San Juan, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to San Juan based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Montreal to San Juan, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Juan, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to San Juan in February when temperatures average between 20ºC and 28ºC.
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to San Juan, browse our range of hotels including:
Castillo San Felipe del Morro and La Garita del morro de san juan bahia are just the start of the big attractions to put on your San Juan travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fortaleza Street.
Complete your San Juan trip with a car rental
Finding you a cheap flight from Montreal to San Juan isn't our only cool trick. Check out our car rentals in San Juan and travel at your own pace. We search for deals from trusted car rental providers and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare rates and then book with no fees.
