Flying from Montreal to St John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the main airport in Montreal. Search for flights from Montreal to St John's International Airport (YYT) that take off from this terminal.
The average duration of a direct Montreal to St John's International Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in St John's is UTC-4:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Montreal. St John's International Airport is located in St John's.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to St John's International Airport (YYT) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Air Canada at 10:15pm. Opt for the first YUL to YYT departure with Air Canada at 8:10am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Montreal to YYT.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Montreal to St John's International Airport (YYT) out of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You can get away on a direct flight from Montreal to St John's International Airport with Air Canada. This top carrier offers services from YUL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YUL and YYT is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to St John's International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 67% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to YYT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About St John's International Airport (YYT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to St John's International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near YYT instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to St John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
St John's International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of St John's. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to St John's International Airport (YYT)
Right now, R 3,055 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to St John's International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,962. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to YYT.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Montreal to St John's International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to St John's International Airport (YYT)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit St John's. July is when most people book flights from Montreal to St John's International Airport (YYT), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Montreal to YYT plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in St John's to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to St John's International Airport in February when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about St John's
After booking your flight from Montreal to St John's International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring St John's:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in St John's when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Signal Hill followed by Cape Spear and Cabot Tower.
Explore more of Canada
St John's is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres northwest of St John's, a visit to Grand Falls-Windsor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Grand Bank, roughly 241 kilometres west of St John's. Victoria Hall Museum, Seaman's Provincial Museum and George C. Harris House - Museum of Local History are the start of reasons to visit.