Flying from Victoria to Montreal: what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Montreal taking off from either of these.
When it comes to touching down in Montreal, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a major hub. Another is St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Take a direct Victoria to Montreal flight and you'll be flying for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Victoria.
The most popular route for flights from Victoria to Montreal is from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). There are two services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYJ to YUL is the 07:15 Air Canada service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 13:00 with Air Canada.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Victoria to Montreal flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Montreal
Right now, $121 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Montreal. The cheapest price for a return flight is $226. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap Victoria to Montreal flights, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure.
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Set out from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) on a nonstop flight from Victoria to Montreal. From YYJ, you can fly straight to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Look out for deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Victoria to Montreal plane tickets out of YYJ.
YYJ is about 24 kilometers from central Victoria. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Victoria International Airport, 67.45% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometers from the center of Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Victoria to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Explore without limits with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Montreal and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Victoria to Montreal flight.
YUL is situated at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The center of Montreal is located around 26 kilometers from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Once your flight from Victoria to Montreal has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Why waste time waiting for a cab? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Get your preferred vehicle, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from YHU ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Victoria to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Victoria to Montreal ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Victoria to Montreal around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Montreal, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montreal. Around 499 kilometers to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometers west of Montreal. No journey is complete without a visit to Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.