Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Saint John Airport (YSJ): what you need to know
Saint John's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Saint John one hour ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you catch your YUL to YSJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Saint John (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a cinch with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
With 70.49% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YUL to YSJ flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Saint John Airport (YSJ)
Right now, C$213 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$398. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YUL to YSJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YUL:
Arriving at Saint John Airport (YSJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YSJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Saint John Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Avis or Budget and chase adventure across Saint John and beyond.
Booking your ride from Saint John Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to central Saint John
Saint John Airport to central Saint John has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Saint John Airport (YSJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Saint John. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Saint John is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YUL to YSJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Saint John has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres east of Saint John, a trip to Halifax will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and The Halifax Public Gardens.
Around 451 kilometres west of Saint John, Sherbrooke is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grand Saule Garden, ON SE FAIT DU CINÉMA (murale #11) and Dam Park.