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Los Angeles
Los AngelesdirectC$ 399
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopC$ 448
San Diego
San DiegodirectC$ 531
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 589
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsC$ 523
Fresno
Fresno2 stopsC$ 401
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stopsC$ 798

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Flight from Montreal to Los Angeles

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there any lounges for travelers to relax in at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Yes, Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers several lounges where travelers can relax before their flights. Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating, snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi. It's located in the international area of the airport. The VIP Lounge offers amenities like snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.

  • How can I go from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    To travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center, you have several transportation options. The FlyAway Bus service operates from Los Angeles International Airport to various locations in Los Angeles, including Union Station, Westwood, Hollywood, and more. Buses are scheduled regularly and offer a convenient and affordable way to reach different parts of the city.

  • What parking options are there at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers various parking options to accommodate travelers' needs. EconoParc P5 is an economical parking option located a short shuttle ride away from the terminal. Multi-Level Parking is available in P1, P2, and P7. These parking garages offer covered parking spaces, providing protection from the weather. They are suitable for short-term and long-term parking.

  • What dining options are available at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    SAN features a range of casual dining restaurants offering diverse cuisines, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Examples include Phil's BBQ, California Pizza Kitchen, and Saffron. There are sit-down restaurants at the airport where travelers can enjoy a more relaxed dining experience with a broader menu selection. Examples include Rock & Brews and Beaudevin Wine Bar.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Montreal to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Montreal to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to California from Montreal is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to California with an airline and back to Montreal with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Montreal to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to California from Montreal up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Morning departure is around 21% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Those who are traveling from Montreal to California can arrive at several major airports in the state. Located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. It serves as a major gateway to both domestic and international destinations. Situated in San Mateo County near San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major hub for international flights, especially those coming from Canada.
  • There is a hotel located directly at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is situated within the airport complex, offering convenient accommodations for travelers arriving or departing from Montreal. The hotel is directly connected to the airport terminals, allowing easy access for guests.
  • If you will be traveling from Montreal to California with a small child, keep in mind that Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several Mamava nursing pods that can be accessed for free. These pods have outlets, running water, and comfortable seating, making them a private and convenient area to tend to your little one.
  • You have several transportation options to travel from downtown Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates buses and the STM Express 747 bus line specifically connects downtown Montreal to Montréal-Trudeau Airport.
  • When traveling with a furry friend from Montreal to California, remember that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. You can find indoor areas in each terminal and there are several outdoor grassy areas with complimentary waste bags and trash cans.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from Montreal to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Montreal to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Air TransatOverall score based on 485 reviews
8.3Crew
7.7Boarding
6.9Entertainment
6.8Food
7.1Comfort
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I was pleasantly surprised. I booked the "club class" which was basically like Domestic First Class. The service was superior. Food was pretty good. Seats and cabin were comfortable. For the price I paid, I was very pleased.

10.0 ExcellentTZ, May 2024FCO - YUL
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I was pleasantly surprised. I booked the "club class" which was basically like Domestic First Class. The service was superior. Food was pretty good. Seats and cabin were comfortable. For the price I paid, I was very pleased.

Super unproffesional flight . Flight attendants were unproffesional. I could hear them gossiping about theor boyfriends the whole trip

The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

Actually the flight was on time. New plane, food was okay but not great.

Old plane, hard seats, 1.30 hours delay, while seating on the plane waiting for departure.

Great boarding. Everything was on time. Plane was a bit old and the crew could have provided better drink service.

Boarding was a little chaotic but it was a very large flight. It just wasn’t fast. And there was no noticeable difference between zones boarding.

Crew was pleasant. Aircraft was very dated and uncomfortable for our nearly 4 hour flight. We were in row 17 and they ran out of purchasable food by the time they got to us.

We were lucky enough to arrive at the right time. The staff at YYZ did our complete check in and luggage tags for us. Even made sure we knew where we were to head next and how to get there. It truly was one of the best and easiest check inside. Thanks team.

Compagnie efficace et bons prix. Les sièges en classe club pourraient être plus confortables.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

Lost luggage, 2 bags were badly damaged and one of the bags came open.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

My bag was lost with my medicine and I am very inconvenienced. I don’t know what happened, however I want you to do a better job on getting people’s bag back

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight was delayed, I had to put my luggage all the way in the back! They served only a beverage no snack on the way in Air Canada, definitely not a good first impression.

When we got to the airport for our flight from Chicago to Montreal which was scheduled for 2.00 p.m. they had no record of it and booked us on a flight at 3.30 very disappointing . We also had to pay 50.00 each for a seat. All things considered ,I will never book thru Kayak again. Next time I will only book directly thru Air Canada no second party booking Sue

My flight has been canceled and I had to cancel entire trip.

No food for a 6 hours flight! Plus very expensive to buy ! Sit uncomfortable! Awful!!!

There was no food on this flight. We had less than 1/3 full plane and were not allowed to spread out. Staff gave the story of the plane had to have all of us up front for 'balance.' Total bs.

There were changes to my flight with many email and very difficult to keep up with details of changes. I consulted Air Canada website that said I was to depart Casablanca at 9:35 but when I got to airport that take off time was delayed by 2 hours. That's 2 hours at an airport instead of bed. I don't understand why Air Canada website didn't show the change in take off like they showed the change in transfer. Do better.

I was delayed from Montreal to Tokyo for 3 hours and they didn't compensate anything

Flying Business on Air Canada is wonderful. With ultimate destination in US, you get the Lounge. Only problem is there was no lounge in YQB so it had to wait until connector in YUL. Flight itself is only about 30 min like the old DC-NYC shuttle so there was no service other than almonds and the bottle of water that was at your seat upon boarding. Would have been nice to be offered a beverage and there was enough time to do a quick pass for the 16 seats. That and having a lounge in YQB are only complaints, but that's very first world complaint. The FA were cordial and professional if not warm. It was a good flight and I'd do it again. But, word to the wise, it's a very different experience doing border check in YUL than YYZ. Long walk and had to go through full screening (including taking off shoes and having to chuck the bottle I had just gotten not knowing there was going to be a frull screening since there was no warning) at YUL even though never left the terminal after landing. YYZ was just a passport check. This is not A/C's fault, but travelers should be advised/warned in advance so they know what to expect especially since you land and have access tot eh terminal and it's stores and food before you get to border check. If you have mobility issues, the distance can easily be a problem and there is no warning of how long it is until you have reached the end. My mom would not be able to navigate it and someone like her may not be able to stop in the middle of an empty long corridor to ask for mobility help. A sign offering how long (10 Min, etc.) the walk is like at new LGA terminals goes a long way. Also can be stressful if you're tight on time for a connection.

I’m 5’3 115 lbs and felt so cramped in this express jet. My carry on actually meets the requirements and still had to be stuffed Into the overhead and barely fit down the aisle. Not a great experience. Air Canada needs to replace these planes.

I liked that the flight was on time for departure and arrival

Touchscreens do not work. WiFi did not work. Food is possibly the worst on any European airline. Drinks came by only four times on a cross-Atlantic. The plane was two hours late because—it was announced—Lufthansa didn't have enough large aircraft in their fleet to accommodate an on-time flight.

It was freezing in the airplane. Everyone was wearing everything they had with them. The crew acknowledged it was cold, but did nothing about it

The flight attendants were superb and the service was outstanding. Some passengers with small children were very rude and inconsiderate, kids were constantly crying and some were running around the aisle unsupervised.

Terrible. There was a rattling noise the whole flight. The internet didn't work after I paid. Boarding is very disorganized.

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

Horrible flight attendant in back of economy that screamed at me, have already reported to United. Horrible food - for Gluten free, why would you assume the person is vegetarian? I was served some kind of horrible curry bean paste and multiple cold rolls and soggy vegetables with no seasoning... um no!

no kiosks to check in with- it’s 2024!!! the flight was so hot and uncomfortable - not sure if that’s what caused a lady to faint during the flight but i was absolutely miserable.

The crew member put her luggage and boxes behind my seat so I was able to recline while the passenger in front of me did for 8 hours. My knees were forced against the seat for hours :(. Dude sitting next to me hasn't showered in weeks so I almost threw up.

Sorry my last review for prg to fra was for this flight. My prg to fra flight was fine but my second flight back to Washington DC was with a slow awful crew who wouldn’t come in a timely manner to take trash and take trash before serving coffee tea and was shoving other people’s bottles of water on me when we were not traveling together

Lufthansa was amazing. Definitely upgrade your seat if you can swing it - they take very good care of their passengers. Customs in DC is nothing short of a nightmare though. Stood in line waiting to go back through security for 30 minutes, had to RUN through and across two terminals to make my connection and only had 5 minutes to spare. Terrible. Very very poor coordination by the airport staff and CBP.

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