Q: Can I fly back to Montreal from San Francisco?

Returning to Montreal from San Francisco COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Montreal. Quarantine requirements Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Montreal.

Question 1

What days are direct flights available from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Montreal to San Francisco on average per day?

Accepted Answer

3 flight departures from Montreal to San Francisco per day on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Air Transat fly from Montreal to San Francisco in about 6h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Montreal and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 4097 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Montreal to San Francisco round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air Transat (C$ 395), offers the cheapest pricing from Montreal to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Montreal to San Francisco for 32% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to San Francisco one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Montreal to San Francisco are Flair Airlines (C$ 232), Air Transat (C$ 235), and Air Canada (C$ 326).

Question 6

Can I fly to San Francisco from Montreal right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Montreal to San Francisco

Most visitors from Montreal need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Montreal must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Francisco.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Montreal are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 7

Can I fly back to Montreal from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Montreal from San Francisco

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Montreal.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Montreal.

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, Air Canada and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Montreal to San Francisco.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Montreal to San Francisco is generally C$ 1,120, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 339. When looking at the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay C$ 395 for that flight.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Montreal to San Francisco consider choosing Brussels Airlines (45%), Air Canada (42%) or United Airlines (42%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

Can I find flights from Montreal to San Francisco for under C$ 400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Montreal to San Francisco for under C$ 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Transat for just C$ 395, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 436.

Question 12

Are there last-minute flights available from Montreal to San Francisco for under C$ 600?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Montreal to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than C$ 600.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Montreal?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Montreal. On average, San Francisco has 7 inbound flights from Montreal per day from 9 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

Question 14

Which airlines flying from Montreal to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Air Transat, Air Canada, and United Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 56% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 27% by booking at least 19 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Montreal to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 630.

Question 17

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to San Francisco (YMQ - SFO)?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Montreal to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 18

Accepted Answer

Air Transat is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Montreal to San Francisco. Flights on this route from Air Transat typically cost C$ 543.10 RT, a price that is 73% more expensive than the average Montreal to San Francisco flight. The cheapest flight found was C$ 491 RT. The most popular departure airport in Montreal when flying to San Francisco is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Montreal to San Francisco, Air Transat flights are 39% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 19

Accepted Answer

If you’re travelling from Montreal to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is Air Canada. Flights from Air Canada travelling this route typically cost C$ 311.88 RT. This price is typically 225% cheaper than other airlines that offer Montreal to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was C$ 299. When travelling from Montreal to San Francisco on Air Canada, the most popular airport to depart from is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Montreal to San Francisco, Air Canada flights are 24% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
Round-trip from	C$ 444	From Montreal (YMQ) to San Francisco
One-way from	C$ 329	One-way flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	CheapestC$ 17	AverageC$ 30	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
American Airlines	CheapestC$ 307	AverageC$ 491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	COVID-19 safety	Search American Airlines flights
Air Transat	CheapestC$ 383	AverageC$ 400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air Transat flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 412	AverageC$ 562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 470	AverageC$ 566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	COVID-19 safety	Search WestJet flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
68%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
31%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	8daily flights
Monday	8daily flights
Tuesday	7daily flights
Wednesday	5daily flights
Thursday	9daily flights
Friday	7daily flights
Saturday	8daily flights

Cheap flights from Montreal to San Francisco

The best prices from Montreal to San Francisco are usually found in January or August, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Montreal to San Francisco

All the information you need to plan the best YMQ to SFO flight in 2022: compare Montreal to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Montreal to San Francisco?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to San Francisco (YMQ - SFO)?