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Cheap Flights from San José to Montreal

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Montreal

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Montreal.
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Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 2:45 pmSJO-YUL
17h 00m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
$430Avianca
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 11
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12:28 pm - 7:57 pmSJO-YUL
29h 29m2 stops
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8:41 am - 4:22 pmYUL-SJO
9h 41m1 stop
Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 11
American Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 10:44 pmSJO-YUL
14h 41m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:09 pmYUL-SJO
15h 09m1 stop
$477American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 11
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:21 pmSJO-YUL
20h 11m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 8:09 pmYUL-SJO
14h 19m2 stops
$482American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 11
Delta Logo
1:24 pm - 11:54 pmSJO-YUL
8h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:44 pm - 6:00 amYUL-SJO
19h 16m2 stops
$511Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Fri, May 30
Delta Logo
1:21 pm - 11:55 pmSJO-YUL
8h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pmYUL-SJO
8h 05m1 stop
$512Delta
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Wed, Jul 16 - Sat, Jul 26
Copa Airlines Logo
8:46 am - 12:40 amSJO-YUL
13h 54m1 stop
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8:42 am - 9:53 pmYUL-SJO
15h 11m1 stop
$631Copa Airlines
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Thu, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 6
Copa Airlines Logo
8:46 am - 12:40 amSJO-YUL
13h 54m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:41 am - 4:22 pmYUL-SJO
9h 41m1 stop
$703Copa Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Air Canada Logo
7:55 am - 3:45 pmSJO-YUL
5h 50mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 10:50 pmYUL-SJO
9h 20m1 stop
$752Air Canada
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Sat, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 9
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 6:21 pmSJO-YUL
8h 21m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 8:25 pmYUL-SJO
5h 45mnonstop
$753Air Canada
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Montreal

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada offers Wi-Fi on some flights; check availability five days before departure.


Economy passengers receive complimentary hot meals on international flights departing North America.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Air Transat

Air Transat offers in-flight entertainment on most flights; bring your own headphones for best experience.


Kids aged 2-13 get free standard seat assignments next to parents or guardians.

Airports
SJO

SJO offers about 75 self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to get your boarding pass. Arrive early as security line lengths can vary.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
YUL

The 747 bus is the most affordable way to travel between downtown Montréal and YUL, running 24/7 from outside baggage claim.

Read more about YULby Brandon Schultz
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on YUL

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Montreal flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Montreal to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Montreal?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Montreal on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Montreal. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost $435 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $712 and $687 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,281 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$227
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Montreal

When to book flights from San José to Montreal

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Montreal based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San José to Montreal flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport was $227 for a one-way ticket and $430 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Montreal?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Montreal?

    San José airport is called San José Juan Santamaria Intl and the only airport in Montreal is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Montreal?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Montreal flight route: Iberia, Air Canada, Air France, Lufthansa, Delta, Alaska Airlines, KLM, and British Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Montreal?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Montreal flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Montreal?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Montreal.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Montreal?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Montreal on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Montreal, Copa Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Montreal are Copa Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $661 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $704 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Montreal?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Montreal.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Montreal?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Montreal from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Montreal?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Montreal with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and YUL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Montreal?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Montreal from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $476 or less one-way and $746 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Montreal?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Top 5 airlines serving from San José to Montreal

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Montreal. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 385 reviews
6.7Food
8.5Crew
7.4Comfort
7.9Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

10.0 ExcellentSophia, Feb 2025YUL - FDF
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

When I'm on a 5hr 22 minute flight I expect food to be purchased. Especially when American makes a very tight connection time where u have to run to make the long flight. Chips and nuts are unacceptable and being told you should be in first class to get a meal is also unacceptable. I didn't change the flight times American Airlines did.

When my flight was delayed due to weather, I was rebooked to another flight since it showed that I would miss my connection. It was a lot of work to get back onto my originally connecting flight which was also delayed. That part caused a lot of stress and frustration. The ticketing agent at the desk was not very helpful.

Checked in the minute I was allowed and still wound up in group 8 for boarding.

Flight attendants on American Airlines are rude very harsh with their time of voice. Nearly identical experience as spirit airlines. However, from Spirit Airlines, you expect this level of mediocre service. You do not expect this from the big three..

Boarding was disorganized and delayed because they overbooked and wanted people to give up seats then further delayed due to an issue with the plane. They did not load my bag and it took a day for them to return it. Flight attendant was lovely and the only positive thing about this trip.

The counter/baggage counter was busy and so many people missed flights. We got stuck sitting on the plane over 2 hours at the gate while they were doing an inspection is wrong. Many of us missed our connecting flights because of it.

a321 business class not up to transcontinental & international flight standards

BA is now my preferred way to travel. On ground staff in Canada, London and Nairobi were patient , polite and helpful with our group. On board staff went that extra mile to make sure we felt important. Best of all, no lost luggage! Highly recommend BA in fact have 2 more long hauls with them this year.

The plane had maintenance issues and didn't leave after 72 hours

The staff were very nice! However when our first flight got delayed an hour, the second connection flight was not delayed and the layover was only 40 minutes. When we rushed and made it to our gate for the connection flight, the gate said it had moved to another section of the airport. We barley made it to the connection flight, and overall we were very stressed. We asked about taking a later time for the second connection flight, but the other option was much later and we would have to wait at the airport for 9+ hours. I just wish American Airlines could have moved the second connection flight to a later time too for its customers, and thank you for taking the time to read my review.

We are extremely impressed with all aspects of flying with Air Canada.

Just kinda of a bus ride … we could do better. Delay in the flight :(

It was just ok, after a weather delay and had to take 3 planes in one day I asked for another cookie and she said no only one per passenger, found that a bit pity after spending my whole day in airports and planes

They delayed all our flights and lost our luggage flying to Tokyo, Japan. Worst experience I have had with any airline. DO NOT BOOK.

They did great as being my first time flying with them I will consider flying with them again on my next trip.

1. Nowhere to sit at the gate D4 2. No control of lining up in different zones 3. People pushing in during the line up of zones. 4. Certainly not in a dignified manner.

Both meals (chicken option for dinner and omelette for breakfast) were lacking in good texture and taste.

The experience with air Canada, was not really good, first they try to charge for the seat again in the counter after being paid in advance, second we have to wait for a hora inside the plane before departure for mechanics problems

It was great. Although when I got my luggage it was broken.

Flight was delayed going and coming from my destination for over 5 hours. All I was given was a $15 meal voucher that wasn’t even able to cover my lunch or dinner.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

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