$115 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Montreal

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$199
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$251
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$234
San Jose
San Jose3 stops$367
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$262
Reno
Reno2 stops$429
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$483
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$199
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$251
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$234
San Jose
San Jose3 stops$367
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$262
Reno
Reno2 stops$429
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$483

Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to California

Mon, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 15
WestJet Logo
7:00 am - 6:55 pmYUL-LAX
14h 55m2 stops
WestJet Logo
11:40 am - 12:43 amLAX-YUL
10h 03m1 stop
$199WestJet
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:00 pmYUL-LAX
9h 15m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 12:37 amLAX-YUL
7h 37m1 stop
$207Porter Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 19
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:17 pmYUL-SNA
19h 02m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:40 amSNA-YUL
15h 30m2 stops
$261United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
Air Canada Logo
7:50 pm - 10:12 pmYUL-LAS
5h 22mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
11:20 pm - 10:20 amLAS-YUL
8h 00m1 stop
$268Air Canada
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Wed, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 29
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 12:15 amYUL-SAN
8h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 10:40 amSAN-YUL
9h 20m1 stop
$271United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 29 - Mon, Jun 30
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 8:21 amYUL-SAN
19h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 3:20 pmSAN-YUL
16h 47m2 stops
$272American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 3:58 pmYUL-LAS
11h 28m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:20 pm - 10:20 amLAS-YUL
8h 00m1 stop
$273Air Canada
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Sun, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 4
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 8:21 amYUL-SAN
19h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:13 pm - 10:44 pmSAN-YUL
22h 31m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 3:23 pmYUL-SAN
11h 23m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:53 pmSAN-YUL
12h 53m1 stop
$293Delta
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 13
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:20 pmYUL-SNA
18h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 11:44 amSNA-YUL
11h 24m1 stop
$308Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $149 round-trip. The most popular route is from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $194.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $728 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California is May, when tickets cost $334 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $523 and $417 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Montreal to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonApril
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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Flights from Montreal to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Montreal to California 
JordanFlew with Air CanadaYUL-LAXMar 2025
Buy ticket early. This is a very overpriced route that Air Canada monopolizes. In one day my one way ticket jumped from $325 or so to $535 USD.
HibaFlew with Porter AirlinesYUL-SFOAug 2024
People with kids or disabilities should be informed that boarding this flight requires taking stairs and a bus. Also, although this was over 5 hr flight, we were only served tiny snack bag and a drink. WiFi was great👍.
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaYUL-LAXAug 2024
US bound terminal has very few good options and one lounge that’s always over capacity. Make sure to eat well before getting there.
ROSEMARY JOFlew with Air CanadaYUL-LAXJan 2024
Purchase your own food in the terminal after security to bring on the plane with you with a large bottle of water

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there any lounges for travelers to relax in at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Yes, Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers several lounges where travelers can relax before their flights. Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating, snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi. It's located in the international area of the airport. The VIP Lounge offers amenities like snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.

  • How can I go from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    To travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center, you have several transportation options. The FlyAway Bus service operates from Los Angeles International Airport to various locations in Los Angeles, including Union Station, Westwood, Hollywood, and more. Buses are scheduled regularly and offer a convenient and affordable way to reach different parts of the city.

  • What parking options are there at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers various parking options to accommodate travelers' needs. EconoParc P5 is an economical parking option located a short shuttle ride away from the terminal. Multi-Level Parking is available in P1, P2, and P7. These parking garages offer covered parking spaces, providing protection from the weather. They are suitable for short-term and long-term parking.

  • What dining options are available at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    SAN features a range of casual dining restaurants offering diverse cuisines, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Examples include Phil's BBQ, California Pizza Kitchen, and Saffron. There are sit-down restaurants at the airport where travelers can enjoy a more relaxed dining experience with a broader menu selection. Examples include Rock & Brews and Beaudevin Wine Bar.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Montreal to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Montreal to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Montreal to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Montreal to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Montreal to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Montreal to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $315 on average. Morning departures are around 9% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $495.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Those who are traveling from Montreal to California can arrive at several major airports in the state. Located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. It serves as a major gateway to both domestic and international destinations. Situated in San Mateo County near San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major hub for international flights, especially those coming from Canada.
  • There is a hotel located directly at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is situated within the airport complex, offering convenient accommodations for travelers arriving or departing from Montreal. The hotel is directly connected to the airport terminals, allowing easy access for guests.
  • If you will be traveling from Montreal to California with a small child, keep in mind that Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several Mamava nursing pods that can be accessed for free. These pods have outlets, running water, and comfortable seating, making them a private and convenient area to tend to your little one.
  • You have several transportation options to travel from downtown Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates buses and the STM Express 747 bus line specifically connects downtown Montreal to Montréal-Trudeau Airport.
  • When traveling with a furry friend from Montreal to California, remember that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. You can find indoor areas in each terminal and there are several outdoor grassy areas with complimentary waste bags and trash cans.

Top 5 airlines serving from Montreal to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 288 reviews
7.6Food
7.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
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I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025YHZ - YOW
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I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Awesome, the whole way through. Thank you, this is the new Canadian Airline benchmark.

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Its good expeince but in enternteiment please be like you tube the music i like or movie

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

Late departure, so I missed connection in Detroit. But Delta gave me a great hotel & breakfast. Just sorry I could not get anything from my checked baggage.

Crew was friendly. Lost our luggage and told us it’d be in later in the evening of the day we returned. It was not. Still after 5 days have not received it.

Internet on both flights was sketchy. Thus in flight entertainment was non- existent on MN - Balrimote leg.

It took 30 minutes to check in with the Westjet rep. They didn’t have enough seats and she needed to make a call… I am always “randomly” selected to be checked at security. Their “randomly “ selection system may need some updating. They treat people like criminals. It is not appropriate behavior.

Will never book through you again. Very disappointed in the notices and action taken or provided when planes are rescheduled, enough to cause missed connections

Lost my luggage. Filed a report and there is no response. Received a phone call from another airline that said they had the bag and they did not know what to do with it

Very good over all , would have been nice to have entertainment on the flight

Absolutely the worst airline I have ever taken. They lost my baggage and told me my bag tags had been cancelled. When my bags arrived days later I had to pick them up at 3:15 am. My return flight was delayed another 6 hours and they broke my bag. Westjet does nothing to try and make it a better customer experience and all the customers services representatives I spoke with were useless and incompetent. Never flying westjet again.

it's all good nothing you can do make better 😌

Very old planes. Seats were not comfortable. Air was not on during the flight leading to incredibly stuffy conditions.

Received email saying that there won’t be a seat back entertainment screen and inflight WiFi would be available. But no WiFi both ways. Say it in the email.

Good, only discomfort was consistent turbulence through the 3 hour flight. Not sure if in companies control though.

Terrible. Flight was delayed for hours and we ended up arriving at our home at 4am after 20+ hours flying.

Flight was cancelled around 45 -1hr minutes before scheduled take off time due to mechanical issues we hadn’t even boarded yet. Had to reroute to Orlando so someone had to drive 2 1/2 to come and get me… the alternative was go through Toronto and get a later flight which didn’t work for my schedule. The flight attendants barely gave anyone a smile…not the same as flying when a client/passenger was important. Very disappointed. By the way I have never ever made a complaint online about any company with feedback…even when I probably should have. The only good experience was the boarding desk associates who were very professional and got me on another flight with my checked bags…very nice team.

Actually as my experience with air Canada from Canada to Newark it was crazy for me because it was a lot of delays which for me it shouldn’t be like that, but I was able to coup with it so that was my experience I hope next time they will do good on that thanks.

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Very smooth flight and the crew members were very welcoming.

Super. Planes were clean. Flights were on time. boarding was smooth. Flight attendants were professional.

ground crew at Casablanca as well as at Montreal was not helpful at all. specially at Montreal airport, very rude .

The TSA people or whatever you call them were a bit rude- I asked why I had to take my shoes off bc I'm 75 and in the USA, I don't have to. The man didn't need to snap at me. It wasn't even busy! The plane was ok, a bit small for such a long flight, but I'm very familiar with the 737 used ( I fly it often between SFO and SAN) service was ok-nothing special. If I drank alcohol I guess I would be happy with free choices. the plane was HOT and even the FA commented on it. They tried to get it cooler, but it never happened.

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