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Nonstop flight about 1 h 12

Montreal from Toronto

Published October 4, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

From Toronto, a nonstop flight gets you in Montreal in about 1 h 12. You land at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 13 km from the destination, after 507 km of flight.

In Montreal, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 27 °C.

7 days in Montreal in August, Beach and hiking, from Toronto on your own

Plan a trip
Flight time from Toronto
about 1 h 12
Flight distance YYZ to YUL
507 km
Nonstop from YYZ
Nonstop flight
Best time to go
June to September

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.

Why choose Montreal from Toronto for a city break?

Montreal from Toronto works well when you want a change of scenery without leaving Canada. The city brings together walkable neighbourhoods, museums, markets, restaurants, performance venues and green spaces such as Mount Royal Park. Toronto remains your starting point, while Montreal offers a distinct pace, architecture and food culture.

Canada
CanadaiPhoto: Wilfredor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Toronto
TorontoiPhoto: Taxiarchos228 · FAL · Wikimedia Commons

For a short vacation, stay in the city centre to keep major sights and the metro close at hand. The Plateau, Old Montreal and the Quartier Latin are useful bases for different styles of stay. Choose a hotel near a metro station, especially when you are travelling without a car or planning several day trips.

Find the right month for a Toronto to Montreal flight

The best month depends on whether you want outdoor time, cultural events or a quiet city break. July and August bring the warmest days, with average daytime temperatures of 27 °C and 26 °C. Spring and early autumn suit walking tours and outdoor neighbourhoods, while winter gives you a base for markets, museums and indoor dining.

Montreal receives precipitation throughout the year, so a flexible itinerary helps. June has the highest average rainfall in the climate record, with 16 rain days. A small indoor programme alongside outdoor sightseeing lets you keep the day enjoyable when the weather changes. Check the monthly climate panel before choosing your dates.

What to do in Montreal after you arrive

Start in Old Montreal for the historic core, including Notre-Dame Street, the Old Port and nearby public spaces. Continue to the Plateau for colourful streets, cafés, murals and local food. The Quartier Latin adds a lively evening area, while Mount Royal Park provides space to walk above the city and take in the skyline.

For a three-day outline, spend the first day walking Old Montreal and the Old Port. Use the second day for the Plateau, a market visit and Mount Royal Park. Reserve the third day for the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, the Quartier Latin and a final dinner in the city. A relaxed pace leaves room for cafés and spontaneous stops.

Montreal from Toronto

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Vancouver
VancouveriPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ottawa
OttawaiPhoto: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

From Calgary it is {{dist.home:YYC}}. From Ottawa it is {{dist.home:YOW}}. The plan adds the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares from our partners, and the transfer to your first stay.

Airports at the destination

Your nonstop flight from Toronto lands at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 13 km from the destination.

  • YULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport13 km to the destination, about 1 h 12 from YYZ, 507 km of flightNonstop
  • YHUMontréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport13 km to the destination, about 1 h 14 from YYZ, 533 km of flight
  • YMXMontreal Mirabel International Airport40 km to the destination, about 1 h 12 from YYZ, 495 km of flight

Best time to travel in Montreal

In Montreal, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 27 °C.

Climate by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day °C-6-42111923272623145-2
Night °C-16-15-818141716125-2-11
Sun h/day356678887432
Rain days141112131316161411141315
Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Montreal through the year

The warmest month is July with 27 °C, the coolest January with -6 °C. February is the driest with 11 rain days and June the wettest with 16. June brings the most sun, around 8 hours daily.

Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in June, July, August and September.

  • January: -6 °C, 14 rain days, 3 h of sun
  • February: -4 °C, 11 rain days, 5 h of sun
  • March: 2 °C, 12 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • April: 11 °C, 13 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • May: 19 °C, 13 rain days, 7 h of sun
  • June: 23 °C, 16 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • July: 27 °C, 16 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • August: 26 °C, 14 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • September: 23 °C, 11 rain days, 7 h of sun
  • October: 14 °C, 14 rain days, 4 h of sun
  • November: 5 °C, 13 rain days, 3 h of sun
  • December: -2 °C, 15 rain days, 2 h of sun

When people plan trips to Montreal

Monthly search volumes put the peak for Montreal in August and the low point in February.

A day in Montreal in June

Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 23 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 14 °C: a cosy restaurant suits the evening.

What to pack for Montreal

For July, plan for heat: 27 °C in the day, 17 °C after dark, 16 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

  • Light, breathable clothes for the day
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A packable rain jacket or umbrella
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A travel adapter for your chargers

Weather in Montreal month by month

Nonstop flights in Montreal from other airports

Besides Toronto, nonstop flights in Montreal leave from 5 other airports; the closest to Toronto is Halifax, with a flight time of about 1 h 33.

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.

Live prices for Montreal

Stays, tours and flights for Montreal show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.

Compare Toronto with other departure cities

If you are comparing other Canadian departure points, the page also shows live distances from Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax and Montreal itself.

Halifax
HalifaxiPhoto: Gordon Leggett · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Edmonton
EdmontoniPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

These routes suit different kinds of travellers. Toronto and Ottawa are convenient starting points for an eastern city break, while western and Prairie departure points can turn a Montreal visit into the main focus of a longer Canadian itinerary. Use the distance panel as a starting point, then check the live flight prices shown on the page.

Build and edit your Montreal route

Tell HolidayWow that you are travelling from Toronto to Montreal, then add the month, length of stay and interests. The planner places your days on a map, with each stop marked as a pin. You can set a relaxed, balanced or packed pace, then adjust the result as your plans become clearer.

The planner also helps with door-to-door planning. It can connect your home, airport and first stay in one route, while the shared plan gives companions a place to comment and vote. If the weather or your group needs a lighter day, move a stop or swap an activity using the editable plan and checker.

For a Canadian long weekend, use the Long Weekend planner and build the trip around the dates that work for your group. Keep passport details, tickets and confirmations together in the document vault, and use the packing list as a final check before departure.

Montreal from Toronto: frequently asked questions

How do I plan a Montreal trip from Toronto?

Start with your dates, group and preferred pace. Add Old Montreal, the Plateau, Mount Royal Park and the Quartier Latin as priorities, then use a metro-friendly hotel as your base. HolidayWow turns your description into a map-based plan that you can edit one day or stop at a time.

Can I check flights from Toronto to Montreal on HolidayWow?

Yes. The page displays live partner prices for flight options when data is available, so you can compare the current choices directly in your plan. Live prices can change, and the page does not present an estimated fare. Add the route you want and review the booking links before you decide.

What is the best month to visit Montreal?

July and August offer the warmest average daytime temperatures, while spring and early autumn are comfortable for walking and outdoor neighbourhoods. June has the most rain days in the climate record, so indoor attractions are useful alongside outdoor plans. Choose the month that matches the activities you want most.

Do I need a car to explore Montreal?

A car is helpful for some regional excursions, but the main city is well suited to walking and the metro. Staying near a station can make hotel, museum, market and restaurant days straightforward. Add regional routes in the planner when you want to continue beyond the city centre.

Can I share a Montreal itinerary with my group?

Yes. One plan link opens the same itinerary for everyone. Group members can use viewing and editing roles, add comments and vote on ideas. The document vault keeps tickets and confirmations associated with the trip, while the packing list helps everyone prepare.

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