Are there direct flights from Montreal to Zürich?

Historically, direct flights from Montreal to Zürich have been available, making up approximately 10.7% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is 2. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve connections. Travelers should consider their preference for direct versus connecting flights when planning their trip.

What's the flight time from Montreal to Zürich?

The typical direct flight time from Montreal to Zürich is approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes. This route covers a distance of 5996 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 13 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing their flight option.

How much more do direct flights from Montreal to Zürich cost?

Historically, direct flights from Montreal to Zürich are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $984, representing a 24% premium over connecting flights, which have a median price of $793. Direct flights constitute about 12.6% of the available options. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a direct flight against the potential cost savings of a connecting journey.

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Montreal to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Zürich

A typical journey from Montreal to Zürich takes about 17h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5996 km.

For those seeking cheap flights from Montreal to Zürich, prices are typically $553–$986, with a median of $807. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich? The most affordable months to fly are August, with a median fare of $506, followed by November at $554, and January at $555.

Most itineraries for flights from Montreal to Zürich connect at least once. Only 10.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Montreal to Zürich. For the majority of itineraries, which include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

Regular price: CA$1,046 - CA$1,808

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Zürich is between 1046 CAD and 1808 CAD. The current lowest deal is 752 CAD with Air Transat for travel from Nov 17 to Nov 24.

now CA$752

Low CA$1,046

High CA$1,808

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Zurich is August, with a median price of $506. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $902. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from CA$506

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$902

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Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,510

CA$942

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,486

CA$969

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,581

CA$1,010

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,469

CA$963

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,466

CA$949

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,478

CA$944

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Zürich

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

CA$1,551 → CA$883

43%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

CA$1,547 → CA$882

43%

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

CA$1,546 → CA$882

43%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

CA$1,531 → CA$916

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Montreal to Zürich are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Zürich, with a median price of $506.

⏱️ Flight duration

17h 0m is the typical flight time

Flights from Montreal to Zürich typically take 17h 0m, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 10.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Air Transat for $752 was found for November 17-November 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Montreal to Zürich are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International is a primary option for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$551

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is ideal for reaching Zürich and offers various onward travel options for your journey.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by public transport, taxi, car rental)

💸 Flights from ~$551

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a major international alternative to Zurich with excellent rail connectivity.

📍 ~75 km from Zurich (reachable by train, then bus)

💸 Flights from ~$554

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, booking flights from Montreal to Zürich 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices, around $752. Prices tend to be higher when booking closer to the departure date, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $904. Even flights booked 0-6 days before departure are generally more expensive, with an average price of $824. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Montreal to Zürich is considered to be $553 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $807. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $986 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $553 mark.

Historically, August has offered the cheapest flights from Montreal to Zürich, with a median price of $506. November and January also present good value, with median prices of $554 and $555 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $807, indicating that these months provide significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their journey.

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Montreal to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Zürich

A typical journey from Montreal to Zürich takes about 17h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5996 km.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

Regular price: CA$1,046 - CA$1,808

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Zürich is between 1046 CAD and 1808 CAD. The current lowest deal is 752 CAD with Air Transat for travel from Nov 17 to Nov 24.

now CA$752

Low CA$1,046

High CA$1,808

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich

August

Cheapest

Flights from CA$506

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$902

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec