Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver is 4 hours 52 minutes.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 3 hours behind Montreal.
With 60 flights a week between the two airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 07:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from YUL to YVR is with Air Canada at 21:45.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from YUL to Vancouver. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is where you'll complete your journey.
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver. Head off on your trip with any of these:
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Canada. You will need a valid form of identification though, like an ID card or driver's licence. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your flight tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to YUL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver
C$90 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts at C$167. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from YUL to Vancouver, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from YUL to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver. August is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YUL to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are popular attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
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