How to find cheap flights from Montreal
The lowest price right now for a one-way flight from Montreal is $83, departing from Montreal St Hubert.
Fares for return trips start at $156.
Toronto Island is the cheapest city you can fly into from Montreal.
Comparing flights across different airports in Montreal can help you get better value for your trip. Browse the fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL), Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel Airport (YMX).
Save yourself the daily search for fares by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an automatic notification whenever the price drops on the flights you're interested in.
Booking early often pays off. For domestic plane tickets from Montreal, book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.
Potentially find lower prices by choosing 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include surrounding airports at your destination.
Alternatively, let the lowest fares decide where you head next. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Montreal to discover the best destinations for your budget.
Flying from Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal sits in the UTC-5 time zone, with departures displayed in local time.
Leading airlines flying from Montreal are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Air Canada: Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Air Transat: Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd: Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Check the entry rules before you go if you're departing for another country. They can vary depending on your passport and travel plans, so always check with official channels like your embassy or airline.
Best time to fly from Montreal
June is usually when flights departing from Montreal are at their cheapest.
April is generally the busiest month to travel. Peak periods like this can mean increased fares.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Fewer people are booking seats, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
If the timing works for you, consider a midweek departure. Flights from Montreal usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than they do on weekends.
Where to fly to from Montreal
Discover cities including New York, Chicago and Washington DC. They're some of the most popular international destinations to travel to from Montreal.
If you'd rather stay closer to home, Toronto, Quebec and Ottawa are top choices.
Or take off on a wider journey across the United States, France or Mexico. They're some of the most visited countries when flying from Montreal.
The shortest flight out of Montreal is to Ottawa, taking roughly 30 minutes.
Leaving from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Montreal. YUL is around 16 kilometres from the centre of the city.
The drive from the centre takes 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic. Public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Jet away with any of these leading airlines that depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport:
Staying close to YUL can make the start of your trip far less stressful. Consider one of these nearby hotels if you're catching an early flight:
Flying out of Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Montreal St Hubert Airport is another airport to keep in mind when searching for flight tickets from Montreal. YHU is around 26 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour. If you're driving from the centre, it takes 25 minutes or so.
Book your favourite aisle or window seat with Pascan Aviation, which offers flights from YHU.
Motel R-100 and Grand Motel Saint-Hubert are convenient places to stay ahead of your flight from Montreal. Both are close to Montreal St Hubert Airport.
Montreal Mirabel Airport (YMX) departures
Montreal Mirabel Airport, which is about 26 kilometres from the centre, adds to the city's list of major airports.
You can find some comfortable hotels just a short drive from Montreal Mirabel Airport. Rest easy ahead of your flight out of Montreal at Grand Hotel Times Blainville-Mirabel.