Flying from Montreal to Victoria: what you need to know
Many great adventures start at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Montreal to Victoria leaving from either of these.
When it comes to landing in Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is a major gateway. Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is another.
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Montreal to Victoria flight.
Victoria is four hours behind Montreal and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are two flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Montreal to Victoria is with Air Canada at 18:25. Go for the first YUL to YYJ departure operated by Air Canada at 09:30 to make the most of your first day in Victoria.
To ensure you catch your Montreal to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Victoria
$267 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Victoria. A return flight starts at $509. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap Montreal to Victoria flights, book your trip three months before your planned departure.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on a nonstop flight from Montreal to Victoria. From YUL, you can land directly at Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct Montreal to Victoria plane tickets leaving from YUL.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Victoria, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis to explore Victoria and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
After your flight from Montreal to Victoria has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is approximately 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
The trip will take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Victoria. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Victoria in February.
Book a Montreal to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Victoria around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Victoria, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are essential stops on your Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, its top attractions include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another standout destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without experiencing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.