Traveling from Montreal to Vancouver: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Vancouver jetting off from either of these.
When it comes to touching down in Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a primary hub. Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) is another.
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal to Vancouver is 5 hours 39 minutes. Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver 3 hours behind Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 60 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Montreal to Vancouver is with Air Canada at 21:45. Choose the first YUL to YVR departure operated by Air Canada at 07:10 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to Vancouver, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within Canada. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's license or an ID card. Make sure they're on your packing checklist once you've booked your cheap flights from Montreal to Vancouver.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Montreal to Vancouver, you can depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Fly from YUL to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless journey.
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Montreal to Vancouver leaving from YUL include:
Located around 26 kilometers from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Montreal to Vancouver has touched down, you can reach the city center in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometers from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can expect the journey to take about 16 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some cozy stays where you can make a pit stop near CXH. Kick back after your flight from Montreal to Vancouver at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Vancouver is $122. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $213. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from Montreal to Vancouver, reserve your journey 10 months before the departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal to Vancouver. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from Montreal to Vancouver every day.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
May is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Vancouver, while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Montreal to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Vancouver, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are highlights which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
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