Are there direct flights from Montreal to Zürich?

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total. Historically, approximately 10.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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 is based on a direct distance of 5996 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight duration increases significantly to about 13 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich historically cost about 24% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $984, while connecting flights had a median price of $793. Direct flights constituted approximately 12.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. Travelers seeking convenience should anticipate a higher cost for direct routes.

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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 reflects the reality that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers to reach Zürich from Montreal.

For those seeking cheap flights from Montreal to Zürich, prices are currently above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $553–$986, with a median of $807. Right now, only 4% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

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. These months offer the lowest median prices for the route.

The route from Montreal to Zürich covers a distance of 5,996 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This substantial distance contributes to the longer travel times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

Regular price: CA$952 - CA$1,749

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Zürich is CAD 952 to CAD 1749. The current lowest deal is CAD 757 with Air Transat for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now CA$757

Low CA$952

High CA$1,749

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,309

CA$1,060

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,512

CA$1,178

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,397

CA$1,208

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,308

CA$1,148

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,301

CA$1,148

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Canada

CA$1,306

CA$1,158

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CA$1,509 → CA$1,153

24%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CA$1,512 → CA$1,178

22%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

CA$1,251 → CA$943

25%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CA$1,510 → CA$1,232

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Montreal to Zürich are above the typical level, with a median price of $807.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August, November, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 17h 0m flight duration

Flights from Montreal to Zürich typically have a median duration of 17 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada has offered direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Montreal to Zürich are frequent, appearing often.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$760

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Zürich.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,049

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CA$761

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a useful alternative due to its proximity and high flight volume.

📍 ~80 km from Zürich (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~CA$808

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Dec 11

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Nov 11

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$4,383

$3,086

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Nov 27

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$4,467

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Nov 30

Zürich, Switzerland

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$4,532

$3,111

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Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From YUL

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Zürich, Switzerland

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$3,305

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, booking flights from Montreal to Zürich 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $752. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $904. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $824, which is higher than the optimal window.

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

Historically, August, November, and January have offered the cheapest flights from Montreal to Zürich. In August, the median price was $506, while November and January both saw median prices around $554 and $555 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $807, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Montreal to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

Regular price: CA$952 - CA$1,749

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Zürich is CAD 952 to CAD 1749. The current lowest deal is CAD 757 with Air Transat for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now CA$757

Low CA$952

High CA$1,749

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

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,309

CA$1,060

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,512

CA$1,178

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Transat

CA$1,397

CA$1,208

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,308

CA$1,148

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,301

CA$1,148

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Canada

CA$1,306

CA$1,158

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CA$1,509 → CA$1,153

24%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CA$1,512 → CA$1,178

22%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

CA$1,251 → CA$943

25%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CA$1,510 → CA$1,232

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Montreal to Zürich are above the typical level, with a median price of $807.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August, November, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 17h 0m flight duration

Flights from Montreal to Zürich typically have a median duration of 17 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada has offered direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Montreal to Zürich are frequent, appearing often.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$760

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Zürich.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,049

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CA$761

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a useful alternative due to its proximity and high flight volume.

Zürich, Switzerland

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$4,808

$3,305

Save $1,503

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Cheap Flights from Montreal to Zürich

Today’s best flight deals from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

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

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Expect a 17h 0m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Montreal main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

Best Elite deals to Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to Zürich?

What is a good price for a flight from Montreal to Zürich?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Montreal to Zürich?

Are there direct flights from Montreal to Zürich?

What's the flight time from Montreal to Zürich?

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

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Montreal to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

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

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Expect a 17h 0m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Montreal main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

Best Elite deals to Zürich

Sep 21

Dec 31

Dec 22

Dec 28

Mar 05

Feb 24

Dec 11

Sep 27

Nov 11

Nov 27

Nov 30

Mar 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to Zürich?

What is a good price for a flight from Montreal to Zürich?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Montreal to Zürich?