Flying from Vancouver to Montreal: what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Montreal leaving from either of these bases.
The primary gateways to Montreal are Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
The average length of a direct flight from Vancouver to Montreal is 4 hours 52 minutes. Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, making Montreal 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
The most popular route for flights from Vancouver to Montreal is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Take your pick of 59 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going first thing, the earliest flight from YVR to YUL is the 00:10 Air Canada service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 23:55 with Air Canada.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to Montreal, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
When flying within Canada, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap flights from Vancouver to Montreal, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can reserve a direct flight from Vancouver to Montreal departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Begin your journey at YVR and end it at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Vancouver to Montreal out of YVR include:
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to Montreal, take things easy in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes around 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YUL if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Montreal. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Montreal has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Vancouver to Montreal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Montreal
R 1,731 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Montreal. A return flight starts at R 3,934. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Vancouver to Montreal.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Montreal. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Montreal. August is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver to Montreal for July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Montreal sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are a couple of top attractions to put on your Montreal must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
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