Cheap Flights from Toronto to Montreal (YTO–YMQ)

Distance525 km / 326 mi

Scheduled flight time1h 21mAverage scheduled time of nonstop flights in the route dataset.

Estimated flight time (from distance)≈ 1h 09mEstimate: distance ÷ 800 km/h + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Time difference+0 hMontreal and Toronto are in the same time zone right now

Nonstop airlines5

Route typeShort-haul · Domestic

Currency at destinationCADCanada

LIVE

Live cheapest dates: Toronto → Montreal

⚖ Nonstop vs. 1-stop: is the layover worth it?

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Airlines flying Toronto–Montreal nonstop

Air CanadaAir TransatPorter Airlineslow-costRoyal JordanianWestJetlow-cost

Airport pairs with nonstop flights

YYZ Pearson International	→	YUL Pierre Elliott Trudeau International	5 airline(s)	1h 25m
YTZ City Centre	→	YUL Pierre Elliott Trudeau International	2 airline(s)	1h 15m
YHM Hamilton	→	YHU St Hubert	1 airline(s)	1h 29m
YTZ City Centre	→	YHU St Hubert	1 airline(s)	1h 15m
YYZ Pearson International	→	YHU St Hubert	1 airline(s)	1h 20m

Cheap flights from Toronto to Montreal

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One-stop options: where to connect

These cities have nonstop flights both from Toronto and to Montreal with little detour, so they are common places to change planes when nonstop fares are high.

Ottawa

Smart ways to pay less on Toronto–Montreal

Search the city code. Several airports serve this trip; searching YTO → YMQ shows them all at once.
This route is competitive. With 5 airlines flying nonstop, fare sales are common. Set a price alert and book when it drops below the usual range.
Count the bags on budget fares. Porter Airlines, WestJet sell low base fares on this route; add bag and seat fees before comparing with full-service airlines.
Be flexible by a few days. Use the calendar view on the booking site; moving a departure by a day or two is usually the easiest saving.
Check every option on short trips. Low-cost carriers and sometimes trains can undercut the big airlines; check where they actually land.
No hidden-city tricks. Skipping legs breaks airline rules and can cancel your return flight.

Hotels in Montreal

Popular areas to stay: Old Montreal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Downtown, Mile End

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🧩 Trip add-ons: with or without?

Travelling with kids

Prefer nonstop flights or one connection with a comfortable buffer (strollers, security and bathroom stops take time).
Pick seats together when you book; some fares charge for seat selection.
Hubs with free stopover programs (e.g. Lisbon/Porto, Reykjavík, Istanbul) can break up a long trip. See conditions on the official pages.
Check passport and visa rules for each child; some countries need extra documents for minors.
Cheaper one-stop itineraries can be worth it if you value the savings over the extra hours.
Carry-on only and light packing make tight connections less risky.
Overnight layovers can be a free mini-trip if you're happy to leave the airport (visa rules apply).

📶 Mobile data

With an eSIM

✓ Data from the moment you land; install before you fly; keep your number for calls/SMS on dual-SIM phones.

✗ Phone must be unlocked and eSIM-capable; most plans are data-only.

Without

✓ Free if your plan includes roaming or you live on Wi-Fi.

✗ Roaming fees can be high; airport/café Wi-Fi is slower and less secure.

In-flight Wi-Fi is sold by the airline; availability and price vary by airline and aircraft.

Airalo → Yesim → Saily →

🛡 Travel insurance

With a policy

✓ Can cover medical costs abroad, cancellation, delays and lost bags, depending on the policy.

✗ Costs extra; exclusions, excess and pre-existing-condition rules vary.

Without

✓ No premium to pay; some credit cards include limited trip cover.

✗ You pay medical bills abroad and non-refundable costs yourself.

This is general information, not insurance advice. Compare policies and read the terms before you buy.

🚕 Airport transfer

Pre-booked

✓ Fixed price, driver waits at arrivals, handy late at night or with kids and bags.

✗ Usually costs more than public transport.

Public transport / taxi rank

✓ Often cheapest; no booking needed.

✗ Can be confusing on arrival; taxi prices can vary.

Kiwitaxi → Welcome Pickups →

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Toronto to Montreal: questions travelers ask

How can I find cheap flights from Toronto to Montreal?

Compare live fares with flexible dates, include every airport (YYZ, YTZ, YHM / YUL, YHU), check the 5 nonstop airline(s) and one-stop options via Ottawa, and add bag fees before comparing.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Toronto to Montreal?

According to current route data: Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Montreal?

Scheduled nonstop flights take about 1h 21m. The great-circle distance is about 525 km (326 miles).

What is the time difference between Toronto and Montreal?

Montreal and Toronto are in the same time zone right now. Daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates in different countries, so the gap can change during the year.

Which airports serve this route?

Nonstop flights operate between YYZ–YUL; YTZ–YUL; YHM–YHU; YTZ–YHU.

Do I need a visa?

This is a domestic route; bring ID that meets the airline's rules.

All nonstop flights from Toronto →

Route data: current nonstop schedules from an open airline-route dataset (updated weekly). Distances are great-circle; time differences are computed for today. Prices come from live searches on partner sites and aren't guaranteed until you book.