Travelling from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) departing from here.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to CPT, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on time at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to CPT flight:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Follow your own route with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Montreal to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport is £438. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £633. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to CPT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Montreal to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Montreal to CPT.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Montreal to CPT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cape Town right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Cape Town International Airport:
Table Mountain and Cecilia, Table Mountain are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Cape Town must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 121 kms (75 miles) away to the north-west, popular attractions include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If there's time to check out another major stop in South Africa, consider Ceres, about 97 kms (60 miles) north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among the biggest draws.