{"response": {"Key": "HOU-YUL", "orig": {"code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "YUL", "type": "airport", "city": "Montréal", "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec", "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "No nonstop flights are scheduled between Houston Hobby and Montréal. The route requires a connection, with a typical total journey time of approximately 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover. The distance from Houston Hobby to Montréal is about 1,600 miles.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?", "answer": "From Montréal–Trudeau, the 747 express bus is the most-used option, running 24/7 to downtown for a cash fare of $11 and reaching the city center in 45–70 minutes. Taxis charge a flat $49.45 to downtown during the day ($56.70 at night) and take about 25–40 minutes, while ride‑shares from Uber or Lyft are available at similar cost. Car rentals are on‑site from major agencies, and a future REM light‑metro station will eventually connect the airport. For most travelers, the 747 bus offers the best balance of cost and frequency, though taxis are fastest.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/29089144643357-How-much-does-a-taxi-ride-cost", "title": "How much does a taxi ride cost? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-09-12T15:26:23Z"}, {"url": "http://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000103337-Ground-Transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Montreal", "title": "Transportation in Montreal", "time_published": "2026-03-15T16:43:15Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL", "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "January and October are the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Montréal, with average fares around $691 and $695, while May and July are the most expensive, averaging $939 and $905.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Montréal, the optimal booking window is about 19 to 21 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $696. The absolute cheapest single-day price appears around 95 days out at $682, but booking within that 4-5 month window generally yields the best rates.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Montréal (YUL). However, connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red‑eye are available: United's 10:19 PM departure from Houston (IAH) arrives at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) at 12:59 AM — landing just after midnight in the early hours — with onward connections on United or Air Canada to Montréal.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Montréal (YUL). The most common one-stop routings are via Chicago O'Hare on United (with a connecting leg on Air Canada or United, around 18 daily itineraries), via Toronto Pearson on Air Canada (8 daily), and via Denver on United and Air Canada (7 daily). Other connecting patterns include Dallas/Fort Worth on American (4 daily), Newark on United (3 daily), and Washington National on United and Air Canada (3 daily). No per-carrier fares are available for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Montréal?", "answer": "Common layovers include Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas/Fort Worth. Toronto offers efficient transfers as a major Canadian hub and avoids US re‑entry procedures. Atlanta and Chicago provide vast domestic networks and frequent flights, while Dallas/Fort Worth is a convenient gateway from Houston with quick connection times."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?", "answer": "May to June and September to early October offer pleasant mild weather and fewer tourists than peak summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "Bring a valid passport, as U.S. citizens need it for Canada. Check if you need an eTA or visa. Have a payment method for bags and proof of onward travel. Vaccination certificates are not currently required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?", "answer": "Montréal has one main passenger airport, Montréal‑Trudeau International Airport. It is about 20 km west of downtown and serves all commercial airlines. A secondary airport, Montréal‑Mirabel, no longer handles scheduled passenger flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport is about 7 miles from downtown Houston. Public transit is limited — there is no direct rail, but local bus route 40 serves the airport. Ride‑share (Uber/Lyft) and taxis are the most popular and quickest, with a drive of roughly 15 to 25 minutes; shared shuttles are also available. Driving and parking yourself is easy, with both on‑site garage and economy lots, and costs are lower than at the larger Bush Intercontinental.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef", "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?", "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport does not have an on-site hotel or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal and offers a complimentary shuttle. The Sheraton is located on airport grounds and features modern rooms, a fitness center, and event spaces. For those sleeping in the terminal, the airport is generally accommodating with benches, armrest-free chairs, and some recliners available both landside and airside.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/montreal-trudeau-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Montreal Trudeau Airport Guide (YUL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:16Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulsa-sheraton-montreal-airport-hotel/overview/", "title": "Hotel Near Montreal-Trudeau Airport | Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL", "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-11-10T16:31:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/canada/quebec/montreal/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_montreal_airport_yul-XSR8BL?property=YULLE", "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL", "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360000864457-Are-there-lockers-at-the-airport", "title": "Are there lockers at the airport? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-05T04:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Trudeau Intl Airport?", "answer": "Yes, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers currency exchange, prayer rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. A currency exchange office is available in the terminal, and automated teller machines are also present. A prayer or meditation room is provided for passengers. Free Wi‑Fi is accessible throughout the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL", "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL", "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-11-10T16:31:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montr%C3%A9al-Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-07-08T23:40:59Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000107258-Airport-Services", "title": "Airport Services – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Montréal airports?", "answer": "At Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), wheelchair assistance is arranged through your airline, and accessible shuttles, elevators, tactile signage, and ADA-compliant restrooms are available, including a companion care restroom near Gate 45; travelers can request assistance in advance or at check-in, and the TSA Cares program (contact at least 72 hours ahead) offers additional support through security. Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) provides free, bookable assistance between the drop-off zone and terminal via an online form or by calling 514-420-5030, and offers electric cart service after security, accessible counters and restrooms, and a dedicated screening line for those with limited mobility. While neither airport specifically advertises a dedicated children’s play area, YUL’s electric carts and lowered counters can assist families, and HOU’s companion care restroom is helpful for those traveling with children.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/airport-assistance-disabled-travelers", "title": "What does airport assistance for disabled travelers include?", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"}, {"url": "http://faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?directory=2016122829046305004-HOU-NDBR&event=directory&nasrId=HOU&type=ndbr", "title": "Airport Procedures Information Gateway", "time_published": "2025-12-03T16:08:12Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360005184317-What-accessible-services-are-offered-when-departing-from-YUL", "title": "What accessible services are offered when departing from YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-19T15:32:41Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360005498977-What-accessible-services-are-available-upon-my-arrival-at-YUL", "title": "What accessible services are available upon my arrival at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-19T16:26:51Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montr%C3%A9al%E2%80%93Pierre_Elliott_Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-08T23:40:59Z"}, {"url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL", "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Houston (HOU) to Montréal (YUL) are operated by Air Canada using the Boeing 737 MAX 8. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-haul aircraft are the Boeing 737 MAX 9 (often via Chicago O'Hare on United), the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Toronto on Air Canada), and the Boeing 737-900 (also via Chicago), with shorter connecting legs flown by regional types like the Embraer 175, Canadair Regional Jet 900, and Airbus A220-200. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the 737 MAX family and 737-900 dominate the longer segments. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the specific offerings depend on the airline and the particular aircraft configuration.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "At William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the primary lounge-like option is the XpresSpa, accessible via Priority Pass near Gate 45 in the Central Concourse, which offers 25-minute sessions in massage chairs, hydromassage loungers, and similar relaxation equipment rather than a traditional sit-down lounge. There are no airline-branded lounges (such as Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club) at HOU, and no other independent lounges like Plaza Premium are present. The XpresSpa is available to Priority Pass members and also sells walk-in services, but it does not provide food, beverages, or workspace.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/hou-tips-for-first-time-travelers", "title": "Navigating William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): Tips for First-Time Travelers", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-PT/lounges/usa/houston-tx-william-p-hobby/hou2s-xpresspa", "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. Hobby | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby", "title": "William P. 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Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Montréal?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Montréal typically offer Economy class, with some airlines also providing Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class on select routes."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Airlines set their own rules; premium fares and elite status often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic tickets rarely do."}}}}