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$109+ Cheap flights from California to Montreal (YMQ)

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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YMQ
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Montreal

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Montreal flight deals. Data was last updated October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$109
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$422 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Montreal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Montreal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 10, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2211:05 pmLAS - YUL
1 stop8h 00mAir Transat
Sat 11/293:55 pmYUL - LAS
1 stop9h 07mAir Transat
Deal found 10/8$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Thu 11/138:00 amLAS - YUL
2 stops13h 43mWestJet
Sun 11/166:45 amYUL - LAS
1 stop8h 13mWestJet
Deal found 10/9$269
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:15 pmLAS - YUL
2 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/293:55 pmYUL - LAS
1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 11/131:10 pmLAS - YUL
1 stop8h 33mWestJet
Mon 11/174:15 pmYUL - LAS
1 stop21h 09mWestJet
Deal found 10/8$285
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:50 amLAX - YUL
2 stops33h 53mWestJet
Sun 11/236:45 amYUL - LAX
2 stops18h 18mWestJet
Deal found 10/9$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Fri 11/281:40 pmLAX - YUL
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:45 amYUL - LAX
2 stops13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$294
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:20 pmLAX - YUL
2 stops16h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/276:45 amYUL - LAX
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Tue 10/216:55 pmLAX - YUL
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/256:45 amYUL - LAX
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Tue 11/257:00 amLAX - YUL
1 stop29h 12mWestJet
Mon 12/16:45 amYUL - LAX
2 stops13h 13mWestJet
Deal found 10/8$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Wed 10/227:00 amLAX - YUL
2 stops14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/116:45 amYUL - LAX
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$298
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:15 pmLAS - YUL
2 stops24h 28mWestJet
Sat 11/296:45 amYUL - LAS
2 stops17h 46mWestJet
Deal found 10/8$299
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:10 pmLAX - YUL
2 stops24h 31mWestJet
Mon 10/276:45 amYUL - LAX
2 stops42h 18mWestJet
Deal found 10/8$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Montreal that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Montreal that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Montreal

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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/22

11:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 00m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 11/29

3:55 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$246

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/22

9:15 pm-12:43 am

2 stops24h 28m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 11/29

3:55 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$284

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/13

8:00 am-12:43 am

2 stops13h 43m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/17

4:15 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop28h 56m

$290

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

11:40 am-12:27 am

2 stops33h 47m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 11/13

6:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$329

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

6:05 pm-12:27 am

2 stops27h 22m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 11/13

6:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$329

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

11:59 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 11m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 10/25

6:45 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$341

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-12:27 am

2 stops14h 27m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 11/15

6:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$347

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 12/21

8:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 12/31

6:45 am-6:11 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$351

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

12:35 pm-12:43 am

2 stops33h 08m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/12

6:45 am-10:03 pm

2 stops18h 18m

$352

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

12:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 11/9

8:10 am-11:29 am

Nonstop6h 19m

$354

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Best time to book a flight from California to Montreal

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Montreal from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Montreal

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Montreal?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montreal (average of $127). Flying from California to Montreal in September is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 CA to YMQ?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Montreal. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Montreal in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Montreal?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Montreal. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Montreal flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Montreal

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Montreal. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 10, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to YMQ are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Montreal. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Montreal?

    Air Transat, WestJet, and Delta can get you from California to Montreal in just under 8h. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2232 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Montreal one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Transat, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. WestJet flights start at $115 while deals on United Airlines start at $144 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Montreal?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl or San Diego - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, Los Angeles - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl is the most popular route from California to Montreal.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Montreal?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Montreal consider choosing Brussels Airlines (79%), Air Canada (74%) or United Airlines (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Montreal?

    While on average a flight from California to Montreal is generally $1,194, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl), you can expect to pay $265 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Montreal that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Montreal flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Montreal?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Montreal.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Montreal?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Montreal by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Montreal?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montreal (average of $127). Flying from California to Montreal in September is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from California to Montreal

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Montreal. 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$151Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$160Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$185Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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