Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal.
Touch down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
Montreal is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you board your Rio De Janeiro to Montreal flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Rio De Janeiro to Montreal flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable Rio De Janeiro to Montreal flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Rio De Janeiro to Montreal flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 13 kms (8 miles) from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is around 26 kms (16 miles) from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Touch down, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are top providers to select from here.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from YHU before your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal. To escape the crowds, go to Montreal in February.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to Montreal tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Montreal, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top sights which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 310 miles south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 95 miles west of Montreal. No trip is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.