Travelling from Toronto to Montreal: what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Montreal taking off from either of these bases.
When it comes to touching down in Montreal, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a key hub. St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is another.
A direct flight from Toronto to Montreal takes an average of 1 hour 16 minutes. Montreal's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Toronto.
With 622 flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Toronto to Montreal with Air Canada at 00:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from YYZ to YUL is with Air Canada at 23:30.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to Montreal, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Canada. You will need a valid identity document though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked cheap flights from Toronto to Montreal.
Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Take off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Montreal. From YYZ, you can fly directly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Toronto to Montreal leaving from YYZ include:
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 49 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Toronto to Montreal jetting out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Start your trip at YTZ and in no time you'll be at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Catch your direct flight from Toronto to Montreal with Air Canada. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of YTZ.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Montreal:
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is around 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). As soon as your flight from Toronto to Montreal has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable hotels to drop your things at near YHU. Settle in after your flight from Toronto to Montreal at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Montreal
$63 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Montreal. A return flight starts from $167. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
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Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Toronto to Montreal. August is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to Montreal in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Montreal sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Toronto to Montreal, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Toronto to Montreal to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to drive in Montreal, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.