Flying from Phoenix to Montreal: what you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Montreal taking off from here.
Come in for landing at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct Phoenix to Montreal flight.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Phoenix.
The busiest route for flights from Phoenix to Montreal is from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). Take your pick of five weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHX to YUL is the 07:30 Air Canada service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last available departure is at 14:15 with Air Canada.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Phoenix to Montreal flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Montreal
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Montreal is $159. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $370. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Phoenix to Montreal flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to Montreal is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Phoenix to Montreal by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Phoenix to Montreal flights.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Phoenix to Montreal, you can leave from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Travel from PHX to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) without making any stops.
Air Canada is a popular carrier that offers direct Phoenix to Montreal plane tickets leaving from PHX.
We make it a breeze to book a Phoenix to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
PHX is around 6 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix to Montreal? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 kilometers. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Phoenix to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about four weeks before your trip.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU) is about 11 kilometers from the center of Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Phoenix to Montreal, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
After your flight from Phoenix to Montreal, settle in at a hotel near YHU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why wait around? A Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Crank up the music and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from YHU as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Phoenix to Montreal. July is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in November.
Before locking in your Phoenix to Montreal tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montreal. Around 161 kilometers to the west, top sights here include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Around 16 kilometers northwest of Montreal, Laval is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Center.