SJO - YUL

C$ 265 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Montreal

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Cheap Flights from San José to Montreal (SJO-YUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Montreal

Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
United Airlines Logo
1:20 p.m. - 3:16 p.m.SJO-YUL
23h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:00 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.YUL-SJO
21h 25m2 stops
C$ 456United Airlines
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Sat, 1 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
United Airlines Logo
1:30 p.m. - 4:16 p.m.SJO-YUL
24h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:15 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.YUL-SJO
27h 10m2 stops
C$ 478United Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
Air Canada Logo
7:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
Air Canada Logo
6:20 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YUL-SJO
5h 55mdirect
C$ 481Air Canada
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Fri, 7 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Avianca Logo
7:55 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.SJO-YUL
11h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:00 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YUL-SJO
11h 50m1 stop
C$ 482Avianca
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Thu, 6 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Avianca Logo
1:45 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.SJO-YUL
17h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.YUL-SJO
18h 20m1 stop
C$ 488Avianca
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Wed, 29 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
Air Canada Logo
7:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
Air Canada Logo
1:10 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.YUL-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
C$ 489Air Canada
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
Air Transat Logo
12:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
Air Transat Logo
3:55 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YUL-SJO
8h 40m1 stop
C$ 508Air Transat
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Wed, 24 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
Air Transat Logo
1:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
Air Transat Logo
6:55 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YUL-SJO
6h 00mdirect
C$ 513Air Transat
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Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 2 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.SJO-YUL
11h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YUL-SJO
29h 15m1 stop
C$ 521Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 22 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.YUL-SJO
16h 10m2 stops
C$ 543Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Air Transat's Club Class offers wider seats and legroom.
At YUL, use the ArriveCAN app for faster customs.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 456 (round-trip)
Air Transat
Best reviews • 7.7 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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Direct flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from San José to Montreal 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
C$ 456
Overall average: C$ 724
United Airlines
Fri 31/10Tue 11/11
SJO - YUL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 481
Typical prices: C$ 525-869
Air Canada
Wed 29/10Tue 11/11
SJO - YUL • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Montreal

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada offers lie-flat seats in Signature Class for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


Air Canada's Wi-Fi availability can be checked five days before your flight, with free messaging for Aeroplan members.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Air Transat

Air Transat's Club Class offers wider seats and more legroom, ideal for a comfortable flight experience.


Air Transat provides in-flight entertainment on most planes; bring your own headphones for a 3.5mm plug.

Airports
SJO

Arrive early at SJO as security screening lines can vary. Enjoy free WiFi and self-check-in kiosks for a smoother departure.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
YUL

At YUL, use the ArriveCAN app for a faster customs process. Look for the special queue reserved for app users.

Read more about YULby Mark Stachiew
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Expert on YUL

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Montreal flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Montreal to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Montreal?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Montreal on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Montreal. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost C$ 601 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,007 and C$ 930 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 449 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 265
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Montreal

When to book flights from San José to Montreal

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Montreal based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San José to Montreal flights

  • How many flights are there between San José and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San José and lands in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 50m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport was C$ 192 for a one-way ticket and C$ 330 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Montreal?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Montreal flight route: Air Canada, Iberia, Lufthansa, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Air France, KLM, and British Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Montreal?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Montreal flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Montreal?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Montreal.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Montreal?

    You can catch a direct flight from San José to Montreal on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Montreal, Air Transat or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Montreal are Air Transat and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 726 and an overall rating of 7.7, Air Transat is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,324 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Montreal?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Montreal.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Montreal?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Montreal from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Montreal?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Montreal with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Montreal?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Montreal from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 684 or less one-way and C$ 227 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Montreal?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Saturday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from San José to Montreal

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Montreal. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Montreal? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Air TransatOverall score based on 438 reviews
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had. Basically, I lost my round-trip tickets because one of my last names was missing, and you didn’t allow me to correct it. I had to purchase a full ticket again. Once I get home, I will start legal proceedings against you.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025YHZ - YYZ
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This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had. Basically, I lost my round-trip tickets because one of my last names was missing, and you didn’t allow me to correct it. I had to purchase a full ticket again. Once I get home, I will start legal proceedings against you.

The crew were polite and courteous. The Pilot did an excellent landing. It was very smooth and gentle. My only regret is that I was charged twice for my luggage . The attendant gave me no receipt . I didn't realize until I was about to board. How can this be resolved? Thank you.

Very smooth flights Toronto to Rome and return. Crews were great, food was fine but very narrow seats and limited leg room. Aisle seats on our return helped with a bit more space.

YUL AIRPORT is the worst. 1 Hr to Get out of the plane, 1 Hr To Cross the Border. 1Hr waiting to be pick up curbside. Trafic is ubeliveble.

It’s ok just the boarding point is far too far

Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

They are a sister company with Air Transat and the two companies do not work well together. If you have any issues the two companies will blame each other and you will miss your flights. The help line does not help

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

For the price, it was a really good experience. There was no entertainment on board, so I couldn't really rate this, and I didn't order a meal. I appreciated that there was a free glass of wine.

Would like whole can of pop for 2. Treats were not great . The garlic pretzels were terrible for someone who can't eat garlic. Passenger was 84.

I was very excited when we were to arrive 19 mins early . However that did not last long since there was no available gate and sat there waiting almost a hour.

Outgoing flight was cancelled due to labor issue but the airline found be another flight just a few hours later than the initial one.

I found check in difficult because I could only pull up one passenger. I got help.

Terrible. I had to delay my return a week due to the strike. I will never fly Air Canada again. I support the workers, the company is terrible.

CANCELED LESS THE. 24 HOUR BEFORE WITH NO FOOD AND NO PLACE TO STAY

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

The flight was cancelled, which led me to cancel my entire trip

Air Canada is my new fave airline..I plan to use when I can. No complaints at all just rave compliments for the staff and airline.

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

The chicken that was served in business class was cold!

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

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