Travelling from Montreal to Victoria: what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Victoria taking off from either of these.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) are the primary entry points to Victoria.
The average time for a direct Montreal to Victoria flight is 5 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is four hours behind Montreal.
The most popular route for flights from Montreal to Victoria is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). You can choose from two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YUL to YYJ is the 17:40 Air Canada option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 17:55 with Air Canada.
To ensure you catch your Montreal to Victoria flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Victoria
R 2,221 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Victoria. A return flight starts at R 4,172. 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)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Montreal to Victoria, you can leave from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Fly from YUL to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) without making any stops.
Keep an eye out for promotions with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Montreal to Victoria plane tickets out of YUL.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of 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 gate:
64.89% of flights that leave from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Victoria and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve 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 arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 10 minutes.
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 (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). 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 options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are top attractions which should feature on any good 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.
