How to find cheap flights to Montreal
161 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Montreal. Or you can book a return fare for 352 €.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when ticket prices drop.
Book your tickets ahead of time. You're more likely to discover an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Montreal. This will show you all the airports 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
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month and day of the year to fly.
Organise your trip for August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
February is the quietest month to travel if you're after a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Montreal then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Montreal, with averages 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.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall.
Flying to Montreal: what you need to know
When organising your Montreal flight, there are a few choices for your arrival airport. Touch down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Most people making their way to the city land at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Avoid the layovers and travel to your destination in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Montreal with one of these airlines:
You'll be in the UTC-4 timezone when you arrive in Montreal.
Book your flights and then find the ideal place to stay. These hotels are ready to roll out the welcome mat:
Getting to central Montreal from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Central Montreal is about 26 kilometres from YUL, the city's main gateway.
If you're ride-sharing or taking a cab after your flight to Montreal, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
About 45 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Take your pick of comfortable hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Check in and put your feet up at one of these after your flight to Montreal:
Start your Montreal adventure sooner by grabbing a car hire at YUL. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are major suppliers to choose from here.
Montreal highlights
These top attractions should be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Montreal:
Notre-Dame Basilica: A perfect spot to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.48 kilometres south of the city centre in Ville-Marie.
Bonsecours Market: Make your way to this shopping area when you're in the mood to splash a little cash while exploring Montreal. It's roughly 0.16 kilometres east of the centre in Ville-Marie.
Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres northwest of the centre of Montreal in Villeray/Saint-Michel/Parc-Extension.
Explore more of Canada
Craving more adventure? Ottawa will add more excitement to your journey through Canada. It's around 161 kilometres west of Montreal and features Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa. The major airport for this city is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Laval is another top destination in Canada and is roughly 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and Centre de la Nature.
About 161 kilometres west of Montreal, Gatineau is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Museum of Civilisation and Gatineau Park.
Complete your trip with a Montreal car hire
Rent a car in the city and start your journey when you're ready. Check out the range of car rentals in Montreal and find all best offers with one quick search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy to user reviews and booking flexibility.