Traveling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Montreal: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal.
Durham (the location of Raleigh-Durham International Airport) and Montreal are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
With ten weekly departures between the two airports, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Board Air Canada's 09:00 flight to get your journey from RDU to YUL underway.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to Montreal flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Start your trip at RDU and fly nonstop to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal tickets.
Be on the lookout for promotions from Air Canada. This carrier has direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from RDU to Montreal. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Traveling from central Durham to RDU takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of all flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Montreal
$148 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $346. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from RDU to Montreal if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the center of Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The center is roughly 19 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from RDU to Montreal.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal has arrived, you can make your way to the city center in around 25 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 23 kilometers from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city center in 1 hour or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your RDU to Montreal flight:
In general, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from YHU as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal. July is the busiest month to travel to Montreal. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montreal:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Montreal Botanical Garden, Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Montreal, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometers southwest to Toronto to tick off its top attractions. From CN Tower to The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometers west of Montreal. No trip is complete without dropping by Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.