Travelling from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 16 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Montreal.
With 23 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 08:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from YUL to SFO is with Air Canada at 20:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to SFO.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can take a direct flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport leaving from YUL. Book your ticket with one of these:
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco is about 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a one-way ticket from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport from R 3,192 or travel return from just R 5,057. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from Montreal to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Montreal to SFO. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport.
The best time to fly from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month for a trip to San Francisco. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for San Francisco. The warmest month is September. Lock in your flights from Montreal to SFO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are a couple of top attractions to put on your San Francisco itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Lombard Street.
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Choose one of our car rentals in San Francisco and explore on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Montreal to San Francisco International Airport.
