Toronto to Montreal is 331 miles (533 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
While takeoff offers good views of Toronto and Lake Ontario, the landing approach into Montreal provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's urban landscape, and the Laurentian Mountains create a more compelling visual sequence. Left-side seats capture these landing highlights better.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the agricultural landscape of southern Ontario and southern Quebec, passing over the Oak Ridges Moraine and the transition zone between the Greater Toronto Area and the rural farmland of the Golden Horseshoe. The Kawartha Lakes region may be visible to the north on clear days. As you approach Montreal, the terrain becomes more rolling with the Laurentian Mountains visible to the north, and the St. Lawrence River becomes the dominant geographical feature.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the initial climb-out over Lake Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl. You'll see the shoreline, Toronto Islands, and the downtown core receding beneath you as you gain altitude heading northeast toward Montreal.
Landing at YHU
LEFTLeft-side seats offer the best views during descent into St-Hubert. You'll see the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal urban area, and the Laurentian Mountains to the north as you approach from the southwest. The river's distinctive curves and islands are particularly striking at lower altitudes.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Montreal. While takeoff offers good views of Toronto and Lake Ontario, the landing approach into Montreal provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's urban landscape, and the Laurentian Mountains create a more compelling visual sequence. Left-side seats capture these landing highlights better.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the initial climb-out over Lake Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl. You'll see the shoreline, Toronto Islands, and the downtown core receding beneath you as you gain altitude heading northeast toward Montreal. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Scarborough Bluffs.
What can I see when landing at St Hubert in Montreal?
When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into St-Hubert. You'll see the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal urban area, and the Laurentian Mountains to the north as you approach from the southwest. The river's distinctive curves and islands are particularly striking at lower altitudes. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal metropolitan area, Laurentian Mountains, Île Perrot.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Montreal?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to St Hubert (YHU) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 331 miles (533 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the agricultural landscape of southern Ontario and southern Quebec, passing over the Oak Ridges Moraine and the transition zone between the Greater Toronto Area and the rural farmland of the Golden Horseshoe. The Kawartha Lakes region may be visible to the north on clear days. As you approach Montreal, the terrain becomes more rolling with the Laurentian Mountains visible to the north, and the St. Lawrence River becomes the dominant geographical feature.