How to find cheap flights to Montreal
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Montreal is C$96. A return fare starts at C$161.
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Book your tickets around one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Montreal. This will display every airport around your departure and destination points.
Indirect routes can often save you money, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets.
Best time to go to Montreal
To find the month with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
To experience the city at its liveliest, book your flights for July. Travelling during peak seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time to travel is November. Lock in your plane tickets to Montreal then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Montreal is warmest in July, averaging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -19ºC (-2ºF) to -2ºC (28ºF).
September is your safest bet for clearer skies. With seven days of rainfall on average, this is the driest month in Montreal.
It rains the most in January, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Montreal: what you need to know
Most travellers arrive through Montreal Mirabel Airport (YMX), the city's busiest airport.
Offering direct flights to Montreal, these major airlines make reaching your destination easy:
You'll be in the UTC-5 timezone when you reach Montreal.
After booking your tickets, find the perfect stay to match your journey. Here's a lineup of top hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Montreal from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
YUL, the city's primary airport, is about 19 kilometres from central Montreal.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Montreal.
About 45 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to Montreal. Put your bags down at one of these stays close to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Eager to hit the road without delay? You can pick up a car rental at YUL with popular companies like Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals. Turn the key and get ready to discover Montreal and beyond.
Montreal highlights
Step off your flight to Montreal and find your way to these popular attractions:
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal: Around 0.48 kilometres south of the centre in Ville-Marie, this landmark offers a lasting first impression of the city.
Bonsecours Market: Treat your wallet to a quick visit here while exploring Montreal. This shopping hub is roughly 0.16 kilometres east of the centre in Ville-Marie.
Cirque du Soleil: Hit up this landmark next. About 8 kilometres northwest of the city centre in Villeray/Saint-Michel/Parc-Extension, it's well worth visiting for the full Montreal experience.
Explore more of Canada
Canada isn't short of places to explore. Keep going to Ottawa, located around 161 kilometres west of Montreal. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa have to be on your to-do list. Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Laval makes a great addition to your trip to Canada. You'll find it around 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre stand out as highlights.
Roughly 161 kilometres west of Montreal, Gatineau brings even more to your adventure. Good reasons to visit include Canadian Museum of History, Luskville Falls and Meech Lake.
Complete your trip with a Montreal car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Pick from a selection of car rentals in Montreal and travel at your own speed. In just one quick search, you can compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Montreal.


























































