Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 56 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria.
Victoria is 3 hours behind Montreal, where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located. Victoria operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Take your pick of 2 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YUL to YYJ is the 17:40 Air Canada option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 17:55 with Air Canada.
To ensure you catch your flight from YUL to Victoria, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria are available for booking. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is where you'll disembark.
Check out the offers from Air Canada. This airline operates direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria.
Once you've booked cheap tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're flying within Canada. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria is R 2,443. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,133. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from YUL to Victoria by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to central Victoria is approximately 2 kilometres. It'll take you about 6 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 12 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YWH instead:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. Once you've hopped off your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria, it'll take you around 31 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near YYJ. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from YUL to Victoria at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Victoria in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap flights from YUL to Victoria in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Victoria right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Victoria:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are attractions you won't want to skip in Victoria.
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