International route
Cheap flights from Montreal to Washington
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 487 miles, 1h 35m nonstop.
YUL to DCA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 487 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAWNB6F95 airlinesAmerican, Southwest, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 8all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Montreal to Washington
Round trips from $89
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Montreal to Washington
5 airlines fly nonstop with 8 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, BDL, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via EWR · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DL1 airline
- Boston (BOS)DL1 airline
- New York (LGA)DL1 airline
- Newark (EWR)UA1 airline
- Providence (PVD)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
MontrealWashington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier all fly YUL to DCA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- At 487 miles this is a short hop of 1h 35m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
Washington: Free museums and the monuments at your feet
Washington, DC is one of the best-value city breaks in the country: the Smithsonian museums and monuments are free, the Metro reaches all three airports, and competition between Reagan National, Dulles and Baltimore keeps fares low.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and September–October are ideal. Summer is hot, humid and crowded with school groups; winter is cheap and the museums are empty.
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Search Montreal to WashingtonMontreal to Washington: common questions
How long is the flight from Montreal to Washington?
A nonstop flight from Montreal (YUL) to Washington (DCA) takes about 1h 35m gate to gate, covering 487 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YUL to DCA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and Air Canada operate nonstop flights from Montreal (YUL) to Washington (DCA), with 8 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, BOS and LGA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Washington?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Montreal (YUL) to Washington (DCA), starting at $89 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Montreal to Washington flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Montreal and Washington?
Washington is in the same time zone as Montreal, so there is no clock change. YUL is on America/Toronto time and DCA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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