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$134+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YUL
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mié. 11/26
mié. 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/1512:09 pmORD - YUL
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/158:00 amYUL - ORD
1 stop12h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/1210:38 amORD - YUL
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/119:15 amYUL - ORD
1 stop15h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/46:15 amORD - YUL
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/88:00 amYUL - ORD
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/155:55 pmORD - YUL
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/144:45 pmYUL - ORD
Nonstop3h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$288
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/63:35 pmORD - YUL
Nonstop2h 05mAir Canada
dom. 12/79:25 amYUL - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 10/27$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/148:50 amORD - YUL
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/104:45 pmYUL - ORD
Nonstop3h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/147:20 amORD - YUL
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/208:00 amYUL - ORD
1 stop26h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$299
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/208:15 pmORD - YUL
1 stop4h 38mAir Canada
sáb. 1/171:10 pmYUL - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/67:20 amORD - YUL
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/88:00 amYUL - ORD
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/296:48 amORD - YUL
2 stops11h 51mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/88:00 amYUL - ORD
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$302

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/12

5:50 am-5:04 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

dom. 2/15

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

$236

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/14

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

sáb. 2/21

6:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$236

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/28

9:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

sáb. 4/4

9:25 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$244

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/20

8:50 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

lun. 2/23

6:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$244

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/26

7:15 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

dom. 3/1

8:30 am-9:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$250

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/21

12:50 pm-4:01 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

sáb. 2/28

8:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop12h 50m

$250

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/16

7:15 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

lun. 1/19

2:13 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$250

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/6

9:05 pm-11:38 am

1 stop13h 33m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

dom. 3/8

8:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$260

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/12

8:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

lun. 2/16

6:00 pm-9:16 am

1 stop16h 16m

$260

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/15

5:55 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

mié. 1/14

4:45 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$288

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (average of $131). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to YUL?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport trip
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ORD

For a quick departure, consider using the "L" train to avoid Chicago traffic delays when heading to ORD.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
YUL

Use the ArriveCAN app to fill out your arrival declaration card on the plane for a smoother entry at YUL.

Read more about YULby John Walton
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Ramsey Qubein

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Expert on YUL

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John Walton

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Reviews last updated octubre 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,031 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,367 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    For as low as $244, Delta can have you in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 7h 55m. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is about 745 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, with prices starting at $164. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $192 and $256, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport are Alaska Airlines (88%), Republic Airways (88%) and American Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $855 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $131 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl) is currently priced at $169.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (average of $131). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$164Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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