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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 340
Typical prices: C$ 371-C$ 728
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Fri 16/11Tue 20/11
YOW - YUL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 171
Typical prices: C$ 360-C$ 916
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YOW - YUL • Direct
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Lufthansa Economy Light suits short trips without a checked bag.
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Cheapest • 42% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 508 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 11m (one-way)
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Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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2:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
3h 55m1 stop Toronto Island
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8:45 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
4h 32m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 340Air Canada
1 day ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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7:50 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
1h 03mdirect
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10:40 a.m. - 11:37 a.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
0h 57mdirect
C$ 340Air Canada
1 day ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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5:45 a.m. - 6:42 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
0h 57mdirect
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8:45 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
4h 32m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 340Air Canada
1 day ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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6:30 a.m. - 9:46 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
3h 16m1 stop Toronto Island
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12:55 p.m. - 4:32 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
3h 37m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 343Air Canada
7 hours ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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8:25 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
4h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:40 a.m. - 11:37 a.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
0h 57mdirect
C$ 346Air Canada
3+ days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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8:25 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
4h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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12:55 p.m. - 4:32 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
3h 37m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 346Air Canada
3+ days ago
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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8:30 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
3h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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12:55 p.m. - 4:32 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
3h 37m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 347Air Canada
1 day ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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8:30 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
3h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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12:55 p.m. - 4:32 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
3h 37m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 347Air Canada
3+ days ago
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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12:50 p.m. - 7:12 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
6h 22m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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11:15 a.m. - 4:34 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
5h 19m1 stop Halifax Intl
C$ 375Porter Airlines
2 days ago
Sun, 6 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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12:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
3h 45m1 stop Toronto Island
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4:40 p.m. - 8:08 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-YOW Ottawa
3h 28m1 stop Toronto Island
C$ 378Porter Airlines
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights

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

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport typically range from C$ 371 to C$ 728. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 340, on Air Canada.

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

Low season

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Cheapest flight

C$ 171
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in traveller numbers.
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Flights from Ottawa to Montreal: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Ottawa to Montreal 
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Sep 2026
Be aware of the fact that their airport layout for connecting international flight is a bit tricky to navigate, otherwise don’t fly Air Canada.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Oct 2024
Checking luggage can be done online 24 hours before flight departure and you receive your boarding tickets. Both save you time Bring snacks in the plane. Anything you buy in the duty free zone you can bring with you when you board the plane, even restaurants left-overs

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 6:46 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 01m.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

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

    A direct flight from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport takes 1h 01m, covering 242 km.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

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

    Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport range from C$ 371 to C$ 728, with an average of C$ 575 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 371 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 508 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to C$ 672 for direct.

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

    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.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport 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$ 340 to C$ 2,235. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

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

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

    One-way fares from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 189, which is 71% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL)?

    Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Avis

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

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

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

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

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 80% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Island (YTZ) – 20% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 346 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 798, a difference of C$ 452.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    Only Air Canada operates flights between Ottawa and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

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

    Flying via Toronto Island (YTZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 11m, compared with 11h 41m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are Centre Bell, Parc Jean-Drapeau, and Vieux-Port de Montréal. These are among the most viewed places in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What are the common layover cities for flights from Ottawa to Montreal with one or more stops?

    Common layover cities for flights from Ottawa to Montreat with one or more stops include Calgary (YYC), Toronto (YYZ), Quebec (YQB), Halifax (YHZ), and Moncton (YQM). The layover city will depend on the airline, connecting flights, or flight route.

  • What are the best transportation options from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to downtown Montreal?

    YUL is served by four public bus routes operated by the Société de Transport de Montréal (STM). The 747 airport line is the most convenient with buses from the airport to the central bus station. The 204 Cardinal operates between the airport and Dorval train station, while the 209 bus runs between the airport and the Roxboro-Pierrefonds train station. Different car rental agencies are available at the multistory car park on the Ground Level. Other transportation options include taxis, regional shuttles, and rideshare apps like Uber.

  • What are some eco-friendly airlines flying between Ottawa and Montreal?

    On average, the round-trip emissions per passenger on flights from Ottawa to Montreal is 100 kg. Different airlines on this route have implemented measures to lower carbon emissions. Consider booking Air Canada, which is committed to providing its clients with verified carbon offsets through its partnership with CHOOOSE, or WestJet, which utilizes SAF biofuel to minimize CO2 emissions by 169,000 kg.

  • What parking options are available at Ottawa International Airport?

    YOW has two parking options: the Parkade (P1) parking garage and the Surface Lot (P4) for long-term parking. The parking lots are easily accessible and are just a short walk to the terminals. Consider the long-term parking option if you’ll spend more than a day in Montreal.

Your guide to booking Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 346, about C$ 452 less than Monday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 333 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 870 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 508 round-trip on this route – about C$ 164 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

    • Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
    • Aloft Montreal Airport
    • Novotel Montréal Aéroport
  • Most flights from Ottawa to Montreal depart from Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and land at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Air Canada operates regular domestic direct flights on this route. Flights with one or more stops from YOW to YUL are operated by Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines, and Porter Airlines.
  • Ottawa International Airport is a hub for different domestic and international Airlines. Air Canada has the most flights from Ottawa to Montreal and other domestic and international destinations. Porter Airlines and WestJet are other major airlines that serve the YOW - YUL route and several domestic and international destinations.
  • Air Canada has an unaccompanied minor program for parents who want to let their young ones travel alone from Ottawa to Montreal. This program is available on direct flights only and is mandatory for children aged 8 to 11 and optional for children aged 12 to 17. Your child will receive the best care from Air Canada staff until they reach their destination's pickup point. Contact Air Canada Reservations for availability or any questions.
  • If you’re looking for a hotel at YUL, you can check into Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, which is connected to the airport’s main terminal. Other hotels near the airport include Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel, around 2.5 km away, and Holiday Inn Express, approximately 4.5 km away by car.
  • From YUL, you can fly to other cities inside and out of Canada. In Canada, you can fly to Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Halifax, Edmonton, Calgary, and Quebec City. You can extend your trip to international destinations in Europe, the US, the Caribbean, South America, and Asia.

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