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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:46 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 21m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport takes 5h 21m, covering 2,531 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport range from $576 to $861, with an average of $701 over the past 12 months. Anything below $576 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $701 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $397 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to $729 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Air Canada is the only airline on the San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $264, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Avis

Flights from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $689 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $726, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Canada operates flights between San Francisco and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 12m, compared with 8h 23m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 8h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are Centre Bell, Palais des congres de Montreal and Vieux-Port de Montréal. These are among the most viewed places in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers STM (Société de transport de Montréal) bus service and access to the Metro subway system. Taxis and rideshare services Uber and Lyft are also available at YUL. A free airport shuttle runs between the airport and the Dorval VIA rail station.

Yes, United Airlines allows passengers to board flights with pets. The airline has specific policies for both in-cabin and cargo pet transportation. In-cabin pets have no weight limitations, but they must remain in a carrier under the seat in front of the passenger for the entire flight.

Yes, United Airlines typically allows seat changes on flights from SFO to YUL, subject to availability and any restrictions tied to the fare type or ticket conditions. On most flights operated by United or United Express, seat assignments can be changed through united.com, the United app or a travel agent, depending on flight eligibility and fare class.