Travelling from Melbourne to Montreal: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is where you'll be landing in Montreal.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal 15 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Melbourne to Montreal flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Montreal
To find cheap Melbourne to Montreal flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Montreal.
You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Melbourne to Montreal.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Melbourne to Montreal flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Melbourne to Montreal flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near YUL if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Montreal. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Montreal and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Montreal flight.
YUL is situated at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Montreal has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Why wait? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by reserving your ride from YHU in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Montreal, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Montreal tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Montreal, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top sights which should be on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.