Flying from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport.
Ottawa and Montreal are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Pack your bags and choose from 56 weekly Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YOW to YUL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YOW to YUL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport flight is R 1,536. A return fare right now is R 3,083. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to YUL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YOW to YUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
65% of flights taking off from Ottawa International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ottawa International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near YOW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Grab a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport around four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is November, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Ottawa International Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport for July if you'd like to go to Montreal during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to YUL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
