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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.R 4,558 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,558, select.
Zurich.R 5,964 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,964, select.
Zurich.R 5,996 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,996, select.
Zurich.R 6,110 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,110, select.
Zurich.R 6,572 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,572, select.
Zurich.R 7,129 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,129, select.
Zurich.R 7,248 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,248, select.
Zurich.R 7,944 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,944, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jun
from R 7,248
Jul
from R 6,572
Aug
from R 6,110
Sep
from R 5,996
Oct
from R 5,964
Nov
from R 7,129
Dec
from R 9,329
Jan
from R 9,886
Feb
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Mar
from R 4,558
Apr
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May
from R 7,944

Direct flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Montreal to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,558
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time7 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich is R 5,649. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich.
Air Canada and SWISS fly direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich.
As of June 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Zurich is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Brussels Airlines and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport is 7 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.

  • Flights from YUL to ZRH start at 16:40 — the first with SWISS. The latest departure is at 17:50 with SWISS. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your YUL to ZRH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SWISS.

  • Among carriers operating YUL to ZRH flights, SWISS is the most consistent for on-time landings.

How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • R 4,558 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,649. These prices can change based on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from YUL to ZRH, reserve your trip six months before your departure.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YUL to ZRH.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.

  • 64.89% of flights that leave from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:

  • Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zurich in January.

  • The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from YUL to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.

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