Flying from Montreal to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Kick off 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) jetting off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Montreal to Calgary International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Calgary is two hours behind Montreal. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 39 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 8:45pm. Go for the first YUL to YYC departure operated by WestJet at 7am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to YYC, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Fly without interruptions from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Calgary International Airport (YYC) operate from here.
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Montreal to Calgary International Airport leaving from YUL. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YUL to YYC.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to YYC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Calgary International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Calgary and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Calgary International Airport flight.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport to central Calgary is around 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
At the moment, ر.ق. 460 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Calgary International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 903. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to YYC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is the peak month for travel to Calgary. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in May.
Before locking in your Montreal to YYC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
December sees temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Calgary International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Calgary
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Calgary right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Calgary International Airport:
Your trip to Calgary should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 129 kilometres north of Calgary, Red Deer is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
