What percentage of Montreal to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 34.1% of flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes include at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Montreal to Washington, D.C.?

The direct flight from Montreal to Washington, D.C. typically takes 1 hour and 58 minutes, with a median duration of 118 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 5 hours and 43 minutes, or 343 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 787 kilometers. Travelers should account for the difference in travel time when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

Should I set a price alert for Montreal to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are classified as frequent. This suggests that good opportunities to find lower prices arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be a beneficial strategy to track fare changes over time. Given the frequent nature of deals, travelers may find it advantageous to monitor prices to secure a favorable rate.

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Montreal to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Fares for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are typically $315–$711, with a median of $455. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level, with about 15% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C., you'll find that April stands out with a median fare of $268. October is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $280. Additionally, January presents another economical option, with a median fare of $289.

A typical journey from Montreal to Washington, D.C. takes about 1h 58m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections can extend to 7h 54m. The route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 784 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 34.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: CA$434 - CA$860

Prices for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. is typically between 434 CAD and 860 CAD. The current lowest deal is 389 CAD with Porter Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now CA$389

Low CA$434

High CA$860

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C. is January, with a median price of $289. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $565. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$289

June

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$565

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Direct flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$683

CA$400

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$682

CA$406

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$683

CA$413

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$679

CA$401

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$605

CA$395

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$604

CA$401

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

CA$829 → CA$396

52%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

CA$1,015 → CA$581

43%

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

CA$826 → CA$399

52%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

CA$826 → CA$399

52%

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Montreal - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $389.

Recent fares from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level, with a median price of $455.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices as low as $268.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are April, October, and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 58m.

Direct flights to Washington, D.C. from Montreal typically take 1h 58m, while connecting flights average 7h 54m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

34.1% of flights are direct.

About one-third of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights.

Air Canada provides direct flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C., with 2 direct deals recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are frequently available.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a convenient option for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~14 km from Montreal city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$335

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$335

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~CA$439

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the best prices for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $408. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $455, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $427. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days in advance, averaging $542, and for those made 60+ days out, with an average price of $530.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Montreal to Washington, D.C. is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $315. The median price for this route during the same period was $455. Prices above $711 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum. Travelers aiming for value should target fares around the $315 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are April, October, and January. In April, the median price was $268, while October saw a median price of $280. January also offered competitive fares with a median price of $289. The annual median price for this route was $455, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Montreal to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 34.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: CA$434 - CA$860

Prices for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C. is typically between 434 CAD and 860 CAD. The current lowest deal is 389 CAD with Porter Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now CA$389

Low CA$434

High CA$860

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$289

June

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$565

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$683

CA$400

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$682

CA$406

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$683

CA$413

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$679

CA$401

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$605

CA$395

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Washington, D.C.

Montreal (YUL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Porter Airlines

CA$604

CA$401

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Washington, D.C.

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

CA$829 → CA$396

52%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

CA$1,015 → CA$581

43%

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

CA$826 → CA$399

52%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

CA$826 → CA$399

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Washington, D.C.