Travelling from Toronto to Montreal: what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from Toronto to Montreal. Explore the options for leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Toronto Island Airport (YTZ), two of the city's main airports.
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) and Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU) are the chief entry points to Montreal.
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Toronto to Montreal flight.
Toronto and Montreal are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With 158 weekly flights between the two airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Toronto to Montreal with Air Canada at 00:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from YYZ to YUL is with Air Canada at 23:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your Toronto to Montreal flight. As a general rule, 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. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Montreal
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Toronto to Montreal flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set out from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Montreal. From YYZ, you can fly directly to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
These are some of the top airlines offering direct Toronto to Montreal plane tickets out of YYZ:
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Montreal, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68% of flights that take off from Toronto Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
You can take a direct flight from Toronto to Montreal out of Toronto Island Airport (YTZ). Begin your travels at YTZ and hop off the plane at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
From YTZ, you can lock in a direct Toronto to Montreal plane ticket with Air Canada.
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Montreal, kick back in one of these hotels near Toronto Island Airport:
Toronto Island Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
No need to rush or worry about public transport schedules — staying at a hotel near John C. Munro Hamilton Airport sets you up for an effortless departure. Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on and Homestead House Bed & Breakfast are convenient options, especially if you've booked an early Toronto to Montreal flight.
The on-time performance record of YHM is 68%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YUL if you have a late flight from Toronto to Montreal. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Montreal and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about four weeks ahead of your Toronto to Montreal flight.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is located around 11 kilometres from Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Toronto to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near YHU. Unwind after your Toronto to Montreal flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Why waste time waiting for a taxi? A Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from YHU before your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Montreal
November is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Montreal, while July is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Montreal based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Toronto to Montreal tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Montreal:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Montreal, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Ottawa to check off its leading sights. From Rideau Canal National Historic Site to Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Laval is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. No trip is complete without visiting Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre.
