Flying from Montreal to St. John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
Begin 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 St. John's International Airport (YYT) taking off from either of these.
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-3:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Montreal. St. John's International Airport is located in St John's.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to St. John's International Airport (YYT) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 10:15pm. Go for the first YUL to YYT departure with Air Canada at 8:10am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to YYT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to St. John's International Airport (YYT) operate from here.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to St. John's International Airport jetting out of YUL.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Air Canada from YUL to YYT.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air Canada has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to St. John's International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to YYT flight:
About St. John's International Airport (YYT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to St. John's International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near YYT instead:
Grab a St. John's International Airport rental car and discover St John's and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Montreal to St. John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
The centre of St John's is about 6 kilometres from St. John's International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Currently, R 3,148 is the lowest 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 6,322. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Montreal to YYT, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Montreal to St. John's International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every 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. April is the quietest month to go to St John's. August is when most people book flights from Montreal to St. John's International Airport (YYT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Montreal to YYT plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in St John's to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
February has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to St. John's International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about St John's
Start your St John's trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to St. John's International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in St John's when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Signal Hill followed by Cape Spear and Cabot Tower.
Explore more of Canada
You've done St John's, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Grand Falls-Windsor to tick off its leading sights. From Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Grand Bank is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres west of St John's. No journey is complete without experiencing Marine Hike, Victoria Hall Museum and Seaman's Provincial Museum.