Are there direct flights from Montreal to Zürich?

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich are historically uncommon, representing about 1.6% of all available flights. When direct flights are not available, connecting flights are the typical option. On average, connecting flights for this route involve 2 stopovers. Travelers should anticipate the likelihood of needing to book a flight with at least one connection.

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, covering a distance of 5996 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 13 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel duration.

How often do Montreal to Zürich flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Montreal to Zürich route have shown regular fluctuations. This indicates that price drops are a common occurrence over time. Travelers monitoring this route may observe periodic price changes, suggesting opportunities for potential savings. Consistent monitoring can be beneficial for securing a favorable fare.

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Montreal to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Zürich

A typical journey from Montreal to Zürich takes about 7h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration accounts for the total travel time. This is a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 5996 kilometers between the two cities.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Montreal to Zürich, prices typically range from $875–$1175, with a median fare of $1009. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $800. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $843. Following these, November presents a median fare of $934.

Most itineraries for flights from Montreal to Zürich connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Zürich

Regular price: CA$998 - CA$1,789

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Zürich is CAD 998 to CAD 1789. The current lowest deal is CAD 840 with Air Canada for travel from Nov 4-Nov 11.

now CA$840

Low CA$998

High CA$1,789

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Zurich is April, with a median price of $800. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1241. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$800

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,241

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,133

CA$998

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Canada

CA$1,135

CA$972

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,101

CA$1,015

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

KLM

CA$1,071

CA$962

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Canada

CA$1,123

CA$969

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

KLM

CA$1,089

CA$986

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

CA$1,264 → CA$953

25%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

CA$1,152 → CA$871

24%

4 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 12

CA$1,247 → CA$969

22%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

CA$1,243 → CA$1,024

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Montreal to Zürich are near the typical level of $1009.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $800.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 30m.

Direct flights to Zürich typically take 7h 30m, while connecting flights average 15h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.6% of recent flights from Montreal to Zürich are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Swiss International Air Lines has offered direct flights from Montreal to Zürich recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Montreal to Zürich appear regularly, so check frequently.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$797

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 (reachable by car, train, or tram)

💸 Flights from ~CA$787

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, despite being shared with France and Germany.

📍 ~75 km from destination city (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$740

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

$1,118

Save $594

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From YUL

Elite

Feb 26

Zürich, Switzerland

92% AI deal score

$5,007

$3,152

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Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From YUL

Elite

Feb 02

Zürich, Switzerland

92% AI deal score

$4,831

$3,152

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Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From YUL

Elite

Feb 20

Zürich, Switzerland

92% AI deal score

$4,880

$3,232

Save $1,648

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Business Class

From YUL

Elite

Feb 09

Zürich, Switzerland

92% AI deal score

$4,798

$3,244

Save $1,554

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From YUL

Elite

Feb 10

Zürich, Switzerland

92% AI deal score

$4,825

$3,245

Save $1,580

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, booking flights from Montreal to Zürich 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, around $1015. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out typically average $1666. Even 14-27 days prior to departure, the average price is around $1076, which is higher than booking further out. Planning ahead by at least two months is generally recommended for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Montreal to Zürich has been $875 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1009. Prices above $1175 were observed for 25% of the deals. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $875 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Montreal to Zürich include April, with a median price of $800, and January, with a median price of $843. November also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $934. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1009 for this route. Travelers looking for better value may consider planning their trips during these periods.

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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$998 - CA$1,789

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Zürich is CAD 998 to CAD 1789. The current lowest deal is CAD 840 with Air Canada for travel from Nov 4-Nov 11.

now CA$840

Low CA$998

High CA$1,789

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Zürich

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$800

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,241

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Zürich

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Zürich

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,133

CA$998

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Canada

CA$1,135

CA$972

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

CA$1,101

CA$1,015

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

KLM

CA$1,071

CA$962

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

Air Canada

CA$1,123

CA$969

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Zürich

Montreal (YUL) - Zürich (ZRH)

KLM

CA$1,089

CA$986

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

CA$1,264 → CA$953

25%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

CA$1,152 → CA$871

24%

4 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 12

CA$1,247 → CA$969

22%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

CA$1,243 → CA$1,024

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Zürich

Montreal - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Montreal to Zürich are near the typical level of $1009.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $800.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 30m.

Direct flights to Zürich typically take 7h 30m, while connecting flights average 15h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.6% of recent flights from Montreal to Zürich are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Swiss International Air Lines has offered direct flights from Montreal to Zürich recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Montreal to Zürich appear regularly, so check frequently.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for flights from Montreal to Zürich.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$797

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 (reachable by car, train, or tram)

💸 Flights from ~CA$787

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, despite being shared with France and Germany.

Zürich, Switzerland

92% AI deal score

$4,825

$3,245

Save $1,580

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

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 near the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 7h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for 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 often do Montreal to Zürich flight prices drop?

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Flights to Zürich from other cities

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 near the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 7h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for 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

Dec 31

Dec 04

Dec 18

Dec 22

Dec 06

Dec 28

Dec 04

Feb 26

Feb 02

Feb 20

Feb 09

Feb 10

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?