Travelling from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
Get your trip started at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the main airport in Vancouver. Search for flights from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) that take off from this base.
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal.
The most popular route is Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). You can pick from 51 direct services every week.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to YUL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Get to your destination in one go from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) can be booked from here.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport leaving from YVR. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Air Canada is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YVR to YUL.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to YUL flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from YXX arrive at their destination as scheduled 75% of the time.
About Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
From Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, central Montreal is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is RM479. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM996. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to YUL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
January is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Vancouver to YUL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top sights which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Montreal, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 153 kilometres west to Ottawa to tick off its top attractions. From Rideau Canal National Historic Site to Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Gatineau is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No trip is complete without visiting Canadian Museum of History, Luskville Falls and Meech Lake.