Traveling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Vancouver is three hours behind Montreal and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are 60 Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:10 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:45 with Air Canada.
To ensure you catch your YUL to YVR flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Vancouver (and then other destinations in Canada) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Air Canada.
With 69.96% of services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YUL to YVR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, $125 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $228. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YUL to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YUL to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near YVR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUL to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometers south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without seeing Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
