Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is 15 hours behind Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located. Montreal follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CBR to Montreal flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 4 miles from the center of Canberra, CBR can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to CBR? If you're catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Montreal, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Canberra Airport, 72.61% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Montreal
The best price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Montreal flight is $1,891. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,612. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CBR to Montreal, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 miles. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Canberra Airport to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CBR to Montreal can help you lock in the best possible rate.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is around 25 miles from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Canberra Airport to Montreal has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your CBR to Montreal flight:
Pick up a St. Hubert Airport rental car and take the scenic route to your next destination. You can choose from top rental outlets like Enterprise and Budget.
Typically, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from YHU once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
Visit Montreal during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Canberra Airport to Montreal during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 57ºF and 82ºF. Book your Canberra Airport to Montreal plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CBR to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºF and 28ºF on average.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Canberra Airport to Montreal:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are highlights which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Montreal. Around 310 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 95 miles west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favorite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
