Flying from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) leaving from either of these.
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Montreal to Victoria International Airport flight.
Victoria is three hours behind Montreal. Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services each week. Travel from YUL to YYJ on Air Canada's 9:30am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Montreal to YYJ.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) take off from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport with Air Canada. This leading airline operates services from YUL.
Air Canada is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YUL to YYJ.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to YYJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport:
About Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Consider booking a hotel near YYJ if you have a late flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Hit the road running by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis to explore Victoria and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Victoria International Airport flight.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
Central Victoria is about 24 kilometres from Victoria International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Victoria International Airport is RM576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM934. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Montreal to YYJ, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Montreal to Victoria International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). July is the peak month for travel to Victoria. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Lock in a Montreal to YYJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Victoria International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour are major attractions which should feature on every Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Abbotsford is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Victoria. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Tanglebank Gardens, EcoDairy and Ripples Winery.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Coquitlam, about 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games are the start of reasons to visit.
