Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours 39 minutes. Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver 3 hours behind Montreal.
Take your pick of 60 weekly flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. The 00:10 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight out between YUL and YVR. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 23:55 if early starts aren't your thing.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet is your gateway to discovering Vancouver (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this carrier.
After booking your cheap ticket from YUL to YVR, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within Canada. As long as you have another proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you're on a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your travels? Stay near YUL. Whether you're on an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
More about Vancouver
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from YUL to YVR:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are essential stops on your Vancouver itinerary.
There's more than one way to get to and from Vancouver. Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) is a popular alternative. Look into the prices and departure times from this domestic airport.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Vancouver escape.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is $125. The cheapest price for a return flight is $207. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YUL to YVR, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to YVR in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.