Traveling from Tampa to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Tampa. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Tampa to Montreal jetting off from here.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's chief entry point, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Tampa to Montreal flight.
Tampa and Montreal are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Tampa to Montreal is with Air Canada at 21:20. Opt for the first TPA to YUL departure with Air Canada at 11:45 to maximize your time in Montreal.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Tampa to Montreal flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Montreal
$117 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Montreal. A return flight starts from $257. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap Tampa to Montreal flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.
May is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Tampa to Montreal. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can get a direct flight from Tampa to Montreal taking off from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Begin your trip at TPA and come in for landing at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Be on the lookout for deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Tampa to Montreal plane tickets from TPA.
Traveling from central Tampa to TPA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Tampa to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Tampa International Airport:
78.59% of flights that leave from Tampa International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
TPA's address is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is approximately 10 miles. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Tampa to Montreal flight.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The center of Montreal is around 16 miles from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Tampa to Montreal has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Why wait? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from YHU ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Montreal. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Montreal in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 57ºF and 82ºF. Lock in your Tampa to Montreal ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºF and 28ºF. Look for cheap flights from Tampa to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Montreal, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are a couple of big attractions to put on your Montreal must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. About 310 miles south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 95 miles west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favorite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
