Flying from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the main airport in Montreal. Search for flights from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) that depart from this terminal.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport flight.
La Grande (where La Grande Riviere Airport is located) and Montreal share the UTC-5 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
You can choose from 3 direct services each week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL). This is the busiest route, with Air Inuit offering a 9:30am departure from YUL to YGL.
Your flight from Montreal to YGL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport with Air Inuit. This leading airline operates departures from YUL.
The most frequently booked airline between YUL and YGL is Air Inuit.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to YGL flight:
Getting from La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) to central La Grande
From La Grande Riviere Airport, central La Grande is around 105 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport is $1,915. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $3,790. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to YGL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL), while October is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit La Grande based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Montreal to YGL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in La Grande to range from 7ºC to 21ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to La Grande Riviere Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -31ºC and -8ºC.
Explore more of Canada
Another favourite stop in Canada, Attawapiskat is located about 322 kilometres west of La Grande. Make time for highlights including Hudson S. Memorial Park.
