Flying from Montreal to Ontario International Airport (ONT): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Montreal to Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Ontario International Airport is located in Ontario. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Montreal.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Montreal to ONT. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to ONT flight:
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Ontario International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ONT and hit the lights earlier:
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Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Ontario International Airport flight.
ONT is located at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
Ontario International Airport to the centre of Ontario is about 5 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
At the moment, R 3,175 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Ontario International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,556. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to ONT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Ontario International Airport (ONT). Plan your visit to Ontario in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Ontario is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Montreal to ONT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Ontario International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ontario
Start your Ontario trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Ontario International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Conservation Park, Citizens Business Bank Arena and Scandia are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Ontario itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Ontario, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 153 kilometres south to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Ontario, Bakersfield is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
