Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is three hours ahead of Ontario, where Ontario International Airport is located. Montreal runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ONT to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from ONT to Montreal. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
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Located around 5 kilometres from central Ontario, ONT can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to ONT? If you're catching an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Montreal, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Ontario International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ONT make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
You'll find ONT at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way Ontario International Airport to Montreal flight is $434. The cheapest price for a return flight is $913. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ONT to Montreal. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the centre of Montreal takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ontario International Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from ONT to Montreal.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is about 23 kilometres from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU). After your flight from Ontario International Airport to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near YHU. Unwind and get cosy after your ONT to Montreal flight at any of these well-located options:
Get your preferred vehicle, not just what's left over, by reserving 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
July is the busiest month for flights from Ontario International Airport to Montreal. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Montreal in January.
Book a Ontario International Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ONT to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ontario International Airport to Montreal:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Montreal Botanical Garden, Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
If you want to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are among its highlights.