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Cheap Flights from Montreal to Halifax (YUL-YHZ)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to Halifax

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
2:05 p.m. - 4:39 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
1h 34mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
7:25 a.m. - 8:19 a.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
1h 54mdirect
C$ 309Porter Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
2:05 p.m. - 4:39 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
1h 34mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 6:48 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
1h 48mdirect
C$ 312Porter Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Air Canada Logo
1:30 p.m. - 4:02 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
1h 32mdirect
Air Canada Logo
7:15 a.m. - 12:03 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
5h 48m1 stop Ottawa
C$ 313Air Canada
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 3:37 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
7h 52m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 a.m. - 8:19 a.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
1h 54mdirect
C$ 314Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Porter Airlines Logo
2:05 p.m. - 4:39 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
1h 34mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 6:43 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
1h 43mdirect
C$ 314Porter Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
Air Canada Logo
7:30 a.m. - 1:09 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
4h 39m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
7:15 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
5h 53m1 stop Ottawa
C$ 316Air Canada
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:05 p.m. - 4:39 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
1h 34mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
7h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 316Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Air Canada Logo
4:35 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
1h 35mdirect
Air Canada Logo
7:15 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
3h 40m1 stop Ottawa
C$ 323Air Canada
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Air Transat Logo
4:15 p.m. - 11:52 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
6h 37m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
12:55 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
7h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 337Air Transat
Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Air Transat Logo
4:15 p.m. - 11:12 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl
5h 57m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
12:55 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
7h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 338Air Transat
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax start at C$ 309. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 393 to C$ 586. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 309 on Porter Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax at C$ 410 round-trip.
  • March (C$ 546) and December (C$ 531) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax the cheapest?

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 73% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Montreal to Halifax

 
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Stachiew

Expert on YUL

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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Jody Robbins

Expert on YHZ

Recognized as the Canadian Travel Media of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2024), Jody is an award-winning travel and lifestyles writer based in Calgary. She’s spent the last two decades racking up the air miles, living in Japan, England and managing a European sales channel for a not-so-glamorous audio-visual company.

Key details for Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 171
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax

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Flights from Montreal to Halifax: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Montreal to Halifax 
MohamedFlew with Air Canada-Jan 2026
Avoid late night flights for risk of delaying beyond Montreal flight “curfew” after 12 am
JasonFlew with Porter Airlines-Dec 2024
If you are taking a carry-on, Porter offers a great service where before you board the plane they have Porter Gate service where they will take your carry-on and when you arrive at your destination your carry-on will be waiting for you outside the plane. So you do not have to worry about the overhead and not having space.

Your Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Does YUL have a lounge?

    Yes. YUL features three lounges for Domestic Departure, Transborder, and International Departures for first-class and business-class travelers. Economy class travelers can pay at the door to aces the National Bank Lounge on the Airside between gates 52 and 53. YUL also features a Desjardins Odyssey Lounge and Air France Lounge on the Airside of the International departures. However, they are only accessible by lounge membership programs.

  • Are there baby-changing facilities in YHZ?

    Yes. YHZ features a designated space for parents who want to breastfeed in privacy. It features four soft chairs, a sink, and a changing table. You can find it on the main level between the food court and the art gallery.

  • Where can passengers sleep at YHZ?

    YHZ provides some sleeping options for travelers with late-night arrivals. The staff and security accommodate overnight sleepers but are restricted to the landside area. You can also spend the night at the ALT hotel connected to the terminal via walkways on the mezzanine level. Several nearby hotels also provide airport shuttles, including Quality Inn Halifax hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport, and Holiday Inn Express and Suites Halifax Airport. However, earlier reservations are necessary.

  • How do I get from YHZ to downtown Halifax?

    Matrox bus route 320 offers rides from the airport to downtown Halifax. They leave every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take hotel shuttles to offsite locations. You can find metered taxis and shared-ride shuttles in the ground transportation area. Maritime Bus offers shuttle services between the YHZ airport and several locations in the Maritimes. Airport Express offers seasonal service to downtown Halifax.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights?

    Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights:

    • Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Halifax. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Air Canada
    • Porter Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and arrive at Halifax Intl (YHZ).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 438 round-trip via Toronto Island (YTZ), compared to C$ 492 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 40–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax pass through?

    Connecting flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax most commonly pass through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 58% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Island (YTZ) – 42% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 433 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 538, a difference of C$ 105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Halifax?

    Some of the most popular sights in Halifax are Scotiabank Centre, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Halifax on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 9:33 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:38 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 38m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 34% above the route average of C$ 480. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax take?

    A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax takes 1h 38m, covering 1,294 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 309 to C$ 1,067. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax looking right now?

    One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 183, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax?

    Flying via Toronto Island (YTZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 10h 40m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Halifax?

    Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Atlantic Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ)?

    Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Thrifty
    · Avis
    · Dollar

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flight?

    Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax range from C$ 393 to C$ 586, with an average of C$ 480 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 393 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights?

    Air Canada is the only airline on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 433 – about C$ 105 less than Sunday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 73% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax trip for October. Fares historically average C$ 410 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 137 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air Canada is the strongest pick on this route. 75% of Air Canada flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 75%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour55 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 438 round-trip on this route – about C$ 53 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) features a single and large terminal divided into four areas called jetties. They include public areas and domestic, international, and trans-border jetties. To access the airside, you can use one of the checkpoints. Checkpoint A is door international and domestic flights, while Checkpoint C is for trans-border flights.
  • The best way to get to YUL would be via taxi. The average taxi ride takes about 18 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the bus with Express Line 747. It offers daily rides from downtown to the airport in 25 minutes. If you want private transportation to and from Montreal Airport, you can book a transfer. You can also drive to the airport and take advantage of the parking options at the airport.
  • Air Canada offers direct flights from YUL to Halifax International Airport (YHZ). Air Canada and WestJet provide one-stop flights on this route with layovers at Toronto. The journey time varies depending on the duration of the layover.
  • Both YUL and HYZ are wheelchair enabled. They feature courtesy wheelchairs, wheelchair assistance, elevators, lifts, and designated spots in the parking lot. Reduced mobility travelers can get special assistance if they contact their airlines at least 48 hours before their scheduled flights.
  • Before your scheduled flight, you can enjoy some activities at YUL. It provides several art exhibitions throughout the airport. The International Departures features an entertainment lounge on the Airside near gate 53. It features a Cyber Station, which provides PlayStation consoles with various games. You can also watch planes land and take off from Jacques-de-Lesseps Park at the Location: Intersection of Halpern and Jenkins on the airport's southeast side.

Prefer to fly direct from Montreal to Halifax?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Halifax Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Halifax Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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Direct returns

Halifax Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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