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Among airlines operating San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Air Transat

Flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

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
• Air Transat: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 711 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to C$ 801 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Iberojet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

One-stop flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 21% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 15% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 761 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 893, a difference of C$ 131. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are Centre Bell, Parc Jean-Drapeau, and Vieux-Port de Montréal. These are among the most viewed places in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 5:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 5:07 am.

The flight takes about 5h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% below the route average of C$ 803. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport takes 5h 42m, covering 6,542 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$ 728 to C$ 2,362. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 448.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 13m, compared with 9h 41m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 9h 50m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Avis

Round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport range from C$ 657 to C$ 1,014, with an average of C$ 803 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 657 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.