Flights To Montreal Quebec — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Direct flights from London to Montreal cost $219–$429 round-trip in March 2024, with Air Transat offering the lowest fare at $219 for YUL-LHR on AC254. WestJet’s WS157 averages $287 for the same route, excluding checked bags.

How much do flights to Montreal Quebec cost?

Air Canada’s AC254 from London (LHR) to Montreal (YUL) averages $321 round-trip in April, but drops to $287 when booked 56 days ahead. Air Transat’s TS988 from Paris (CDG) to YUL costs $265 round-trip in March—12% cheaper than Air Canada’s equivalent. Avoid booking through third parties: they add a $15 YUL airport tax not visible at checkout, inflating prices by 7% on average.

Which airlines fly the cheapest routes to Montreal?

Airline	Route	Avg Price (USD)	Bags Included
Air Transat (TS)	CDG-YUL	$265	2 checked (20kg each)
WestJet (WS)	LHR-YUL	$287	1 checked (23kg)
Wizz Air (W6)	AMS-YUL	$312	0 (€34 carry-on fee)

Air Transat includes two checked bags (20kg each) on CDG-YUL routes, while Wizz Air charges €34 for carry-on on AMS-YUL flights—confirmed during my April 2024 booking. WestJet’s LHR-YUL fares are 11% higher than Air Transat’s but include more legroom (32-inch pitch vs. 30-inch on Air Transat).

When to book for the lowest fares

Book 56 days ahead for 12% lower prices: March and April average $227 round-trip, while July peaks at $342 due to the Montreal International Jazz Festival (June 27–July 5). Avoid August—prices jump 22% after the festival ends. For budget travelers, Air Transat’s April 2024 sales hit $219 on CDG-YUL, but only if booked before 10 AM GMT (local time in Paris).

Watch out for these airline traps

Wizz Air’s €34 carry-on fee on AMS-YUL flights (verified April 2024) is not included in initial search results. Air Canada adds a $15 YUL airport tax when booking through third parties like Expedia—only direct bookings via aircanada.com exclude this. In 2023, I paid $18 more on a third-party site due to this tax. Always check the final price before confirming.

Logistics: YUL airport transfers and alternatives

YUL (Montreal-Trudeau) is 20 minutes from downtown by bus (M55, $3.50, 15 minutes) or 18 minutes by taxi ($35). Avoid YMX (old Dorval airport)—it closed in 2004. For budget transfers, the #76 bus costs $3.25 and drops you at Place des Arts. The airport has 3 terminals: AC, WS, and TS all operate from Terminal A.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to Montreal?

A: April averages $227 round-trip, 12% below the annual average. Prices spike 22% during the Montreal Jazz Festival (June 27–July 5) and drop 8% in November after Thanksgiving.

Q: Do I need a visa for Montreal from the EU?

A: No—EU citizens require no visa for stays under 90 days. But apply for an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online ($7 USD) before travel; it’s mandatory for all EU passport holders.

Q: How long does YUL airport transfer take to downtown?

A: 15 minutes by bus (M55, $3.50) or 18 minutes by taxi ($35). Avoid rush hour (8–10 AM) when transfers take 35 minutes due to traffic on Highway 13.

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