Flying from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): What you need to know
Montreal's main airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Explore your options for departing from this base when searching for your flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Montreal to Victoria International Airport flight.
Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind Montreal.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). You can pick from 2 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 9:30am departure between YUL and YYJ.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to YYJ. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Go straight to your destination from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are available from here.
Air Canada is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport departing from YUL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between YUL and YYJ is Air Canada.
Traveling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometers from central Montreal. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to YYJ flight:
About Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YYJ:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Victoria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Victoria International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
From Victoria International Airport, central Victoria is around 27 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Victoria International Airport is AED 704. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,382. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Montreal to YYJ, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Montreal to Victoria International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Victoria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Montreal to YYJ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Victoria International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Victoria right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Montreal to Victoria International Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour are essential stops on your Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Abbotsford is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometers away to the northeast, top sights here include Tanglebank Gardens, EcoDairy and Ripples Winery.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Coquitlam, about 88 kilometers northeast of Victoria. Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games are among the biggest draws.