Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Montreal: what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-5. The city is three hours ahead of Santa Ana, where John Wayne Airport is located.
To avoid missing your SNA to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from SNA to Montreal, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
SNA is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near SNA? If you're catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Montreal, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
John Wayne Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SNA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Montreal
The best price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Montreal flight is £145. The cheapest price for a return flight is £322. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SNA to Montreal, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from John Wayne Airport to Montreal across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Montreal. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to Montreal. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SNA to Montreal can help you secure the lowest rate.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is around 23 kms (14 miles) from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU). Once your flight from John Wayne Airport to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
After stepping off your SNA to Montreal flight, rest your head at a hotel near YHU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Lock in your ride from YHU once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
July is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Montreal. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Montreal in January.
Lock in a John Wayne Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SNA to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from John Wayne Airport to Montreal, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Montreal Botanical Garden, Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 499 kms (310 miles) southwest of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kms (95 miles) west of Montreal. No trip is complete without experiencing Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
