Flying from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Montreal: what you need to know
Syracuse (the location of Hancock International Airport) and Montreal are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your SYR to Montreal flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from SYR to Montreal, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
SYR is around 8 kilometers from central Syracuse. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a hotel near SYR? If you're boarding an early flight from Hancock International Airport to Montreal, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Hancock International Airport, 72.76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find SYR at City Hall.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Montreal
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hancock International Airport to Montreal flight is AED 646. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,497. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from SYR to Montreal. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Hancock International Airport to Montreal throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SYR to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find an affordable flight from Hancock International Airport to Montreal with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometers. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from Hancock International Airport to Montreal. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and find adventure across Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SYR to Montreal.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The center of Montreal is located around 40 kilometers from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Hancock International Airport to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your SYR to Montreal flight, unwind at a hotel near YHU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Touch down, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are well-known providers to select from here.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
Before locking in your flights from Hancock International Airport to Montreal, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Montreal offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Hancock International Airport to Montreal flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYR to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Hancock International Airport to Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometers away to the south-west, top sights here include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometers west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key highlights.
