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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Montreal

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). 2,288 miles, 4h 50m nonstop.

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YVR to YUL at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,288 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
4h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
ACWS2 airlinesAir Canada, WestJet
Nonstop flights per day
8all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday16% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h aheadMontreal vs Vancouver

Vancouver to Montreal

Round trips from $198

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Vancouver to Montreal fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$268
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$224
  3. November 2026from Sat, Nov 14$247
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$229
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$198
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$210

Airlines flying Vancouver to Montreal

2 airlines fly nonstop with 8 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Tips for this route

  • Only Air Canada and WestJet fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ATL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $198; September 2026 is the most expensive at $268 and up, a difference of $70 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 16% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
  • Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

Montreal: French North America, 90 minutes from New York

Montreal gives you Europe without the ocean: a walkable French-speaking city of stone streets, terrasses and festivals, reachable in an hour and a half from the Northeast. Air Canada, Porter and the US legacy carriers all compete on the route, so fares stay low.

Best time to visit: June to September is festival season and the terrasses are open — Jazz Fest in late June, Osheaga in August. May and October are cheaper and still pleasant. Winter is genuinely cold but hotel rates fall sharply and the Underground City makes it livable.

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Vancouver to Montreal: common questions

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Montreal?

A nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL) takes about 4h 50m gate to gate, covering 2,288 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to YUL?

Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL), with 8 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ATL and LAS.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Montreal?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL), starting at $198 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Vancouver to Montreal flights?

Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Montreal?

Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. YVR is on America/Vancouver time and YUL on America/Toronto time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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