Flying from Montreal to Vancouver: what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Montreal to Vancouver. Explore the options for leaving from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) or Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU), two of the city's main airports.
The major arrival points in Vancouver are Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH).
The average length of a direct Montreal to Vancouver flight is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, making Vancouver three hours behind Montreal.
Choose from 48 services a week between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Montreal to Vancouver.
Leave enough time to get on your Montreal to Vancouver flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Vancouver
$159 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Vancouver. A return flight starts at $337. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Montreal to Vancouver flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Vancouver is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Montreal to Vancouver, you can depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). Fly from YUL to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless journey.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Montreal to Vancouver plane tickets out of YUL. Claim your seat with one of these carriers:
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montreal to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, 67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is around 3 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Montreal to Vancouver has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Montreal to Vancouver:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the home desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH ahead of time so you can just get the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a car after your flight from Montreal to Vancouver.
The journey takes roughly 2 hours 30 minutes using public transport.
Reserve a hotel near YXX and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're catching a late Montreal to Vancouver flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays bring comfort closer to you:
Start your trip without stressing about how to arrive at your destination with a Abbotsford Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable names here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
If you're looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from YXX about one week before your flight from Montreal to Vancouver. This gives you a better shot at getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in March.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Montreal to Vancouver ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Vancouver, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Vancouver must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 27 kilometres southeast of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without experiencing Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.