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Most of the flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. land at either Dulles airport (IAD) or Reagan National Airport (DCA). So, if you need to find flights that fit your schedule, either of these will offer you many options. DCA is the one that is closest to Washington, D.C.'s city center.

The layovers you have on this trip will depend on the airline you’ve chosen to fly with and your arrival airport in D.C. For example, Porter Airlines will probably have a stop in Toronto (YTZ) on the way to IAD; WestJet stops in Detroit (DTW) en route to BWI; and Air Canada stops in Toronto (YYZ) on the way to DCA, or in Ottawa (YOW) en route to IAD.

Travelers flying with kids should consider flying with Air Canada, because Air Canada offers kid-friendly amenities such as kids’ dining menus on board the flight, as well as digital entertainment options suitable for children. Air Canada also offers more legroom than low-cost airlines flying the route, so you're guaranteed a comfortable trip.

The first way you can make your travels more sustainable is to take public transportation to the airport in Montreal and from the airport in D.C. to your final destination. Next, consider flying Air Canada or WestJet, as these are two of the most sustainable Canadian airlines. It's also a good idea to book a direct flight, as this cuts down on the amount of fuel burned during takeoffs and landings during the trip. 

Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• United Airlines

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 408 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to C$ 507 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 30–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Ottawa (YOW) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 1% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) – 1% of one-stop connections

Toronto Island (YTZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 470 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 555, a difference of C$ 85. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Capital One Arena, National Mall, and Kennedy Center. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 10:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 41% above the route average of C$ 490. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 59m, covering 1,250 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 390 to C$ 2,108. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 276, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Ottawa (YOW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 4h 17m via Toronto Island (YTZ) and 4h 58m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) – daily rates from around C$ 31:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) – daily rates from around C$ 33:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. range from C$ 415 to C$ 627, with an average of C$ 490 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 415 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

• • Air Canada
• • United Airlines