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$105+ Cheap flights from California to Montreal (YMQ)

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LAX — YMQ
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$105
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$519 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
From California to Montreal (YMQ)
One-way flight from California to Montreal (YMQ)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Montreal (YMQ).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Montreal (YMQ).

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/206:05 pmLAX - YUL
2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:45 amYUL - LAX
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 7/209:10 pmLAX - YUL
2 stops24h 33mWestJet
Wed 7/238:10 amYUL - LAX
1 stop30h 35mWestJet
Deal found 7/1$272
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/28:05 amLAX - YUL
Nonstop5h 15mAir Canada
Fri 8/154:45 pmYUL - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:00 pmLAX - YUL
1 stop7h 37mPorter Airlines
Thu 8/216:45 amYUL - LAX
1 stop9h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/2$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/2112:35 pmLAS - YUL
1 stop8h 52mWestJet
Mon 8/258:10 amYUL - LAS
1 stop11h 21mWestJet
Deal found 7/2$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/2112:35 pmLAS - YUL
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/243:10 pmYUL - LAS
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 7/305:55 pmLAX - YUL
1 stop11h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/13:41 pmYUL - LAX
1 stop10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:36 pmLAS - YUL
1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/312:35 pmYUL - LAS
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$305
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 9/211:00 pmSAN - YUL
1 stop15h 07mWestJet
Sat 9/275:30 pmYUL - SAN
2 stops21h 38mWestJet
Deal found 7/3$306
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 10/88:10 amSAN - YUL
Nonstop5h 30mAir Canada
Tue 10/214:45 pmYUL - SAN
Nonstop5h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2912:59 amLAX - YUL
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/812:51 pmYUL - LAX
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 9/38:11 pmSAN - YUL
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:30 pmYUL - SAN
1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$329

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Montreal that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Montreal

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

6:05 pm-12:27 am

2 stops27h 22m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 8/24

6:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$270

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Sun 7/20

9:10 pm-12:43 am

2 stops24h 33m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 7/23

8:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop30h 35m

$272

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

8:05 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 8/15

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$278

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

2:00 pm-12:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 8/21

6:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$280

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/21

12:35 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 52m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 8/25

8:10 am-4:31 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$290

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/21

12:35 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 52m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 8/24

3:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$301

Los AngelesMontreal

LAX - YUL

LAXYUL

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

5:55 pm-8:16 am

1 stop11h 21m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 8/1

3:41 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$304

Las VegasMontreal

LAS - YUL

LASYUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/30

3:36 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 59m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 10/31

2:35 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$305

San DiegoMontreal

SAN - YUL

SANYUL

San Diego

Sun 9/21

1:00 pm-7:07 am

1 stop15h 07m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/27

5:30 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$306

San DiegoMontreal

SAN - YUL

SANYUL

San Diego

Wed 10/8

8:10 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 10/21

4:45 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$308

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Montreal

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montreal (average of $270). Flying from California to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from California to Montreal, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to YMQ are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Montreal?

Reviews of airlines servicing Montreal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montreal. 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 Montreal. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from California to Montreal by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Porter Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Air Canada flights start at $109 while deals on WestJet start at $117 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Sun Country Air (100%), Air Canada (86%) or United Airlines (82%) 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 $1,637, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $146. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl), you can expect to pay $239 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montreal (average of $270). Flying from California to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Montreal

Discover the top 7 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$121Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
WestJetCheapest$130Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$154Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$170Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air TransatCheapest$189Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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