{"response": {"Key": "YMQ-US", "orig": {"code": "YMQ", "type": "airport", "city": "Montréal", "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec", "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Montréal?", "answer": "From Montréal you can fly non-stop to major U.S. cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco. One-stop connections via Toronto, New York or Chicago open up smaller cities like Seattle, Denver or Orlando. New York and Boston are the quickest for a weekend city break, while Florida cities are popular for beach getaways. Los Angeles and San Francisco are the main gateways for West Coast road trips and national parks."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Montréal to United States?", "answer": "From Montréal to New York, non‑stop flights take about 1½ hours, while flights to Los Angeles typically run 6 to 6½ hours non‑stop. One‑stop itineraries to smaller U.S. cities add roughly 2 to 4 hours depending on the connection."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Montréal to United States?", "answer": "Yes, many non-stop flights connect Montréal to major U.S. cities. Air Canada, American, Delta, and United serve New York (all airports), Boston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and others. Flight times are typically 1.5 to 6 hours depending on the destination."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Montréal to United States?", "answer": "From Montréal to the United States you can fly non-stop with Air Canada, American, Delta, United and Porter, plus one-stop via Toronto or other hubs."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Montréal to United States?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Montréal to the United States are September, October, and August, while peak summer and the December holidays tend to be pricier. Booking about 15 to 18 weeks ahead typically yields the lowest fares, and midweek departures generally offer better value than weekends.", "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. 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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?", "answer": "Popular U.S. cities from Montréal include New York for iconic sights, Boston for history, Washington D.C. for museums, Miami for beaches and culture, and Chicago for architecture and food. All are easy to reach by direct flights or short connections."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Montréal?", "answer": "From Montréal, the best U.S. airports depend on your destination. New York's JFK and LaGuardia offer the most flights, with JFK providing extensive long-haul connections and LaGuardia focusing on domestic routes. Newark is another strong option for the New York area. For onward train travel, consider airports like Newark or Washington Dulles, which have Amtrak links. Chicago O'Hare is a major hub for Midwest and cross-country connections. For Florida resorts, Miami and Orlando are top choices. Boston Logan is close and convenient for New England."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?", "answer": "For the United States, April to June and September to October generally offer mild weather and fewer crowds than the busy, expensive summer months, though conditions vary by region."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Trudeau Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Montréal, the most popular and direct way to reach Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the STM 747 Express bus, which runs 24/7 between several central stops and the terminal. Taxis offer a flat fare from downtown, while ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated zones. Driving and parking are available on‑site, but the 747 bus is often the fastest during peak hours and the most affordable. For a fixed, door‑to‑terminal ride, taxis or ride‑share are convenient alternatives.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "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"}]}}}}