Flying from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is three hours ahead of Vancouver, where Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport is located. Montreal observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To avoid missing your CXH to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Vancouver to CXH takes about 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 0.80 kilometres in 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CXH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) to Montreal
202 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal flight. A return plane ticket right now is 520 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from CXH to Montreal, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Montreal and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from CXH to Montreal can help you lock in the lowest rate.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your CXH to Montreal flight:
Touch down, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are leading companies to take your pick of here.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from YHU before your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Montreal
Before booking your flights from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Montreal offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CXH to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Montreal, find a hotel that offers both comfort and 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 hard to work out where to begin. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're ready to explore another side of Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key highlights.
