Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Canberra, Australia
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Canberra from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Canberra usually run between $2400 and $3000. The best fare spotted recently is $2387 (about 12% below the typical price).
What this route usually costs
We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Canberra on 59 separate days, the first on July 10, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1593 to $2498, with a median of $2389. 17 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $2387 is at the high end of that range.
- Days observed 59
- Lowest recorded $1593
- Median day $2389
- Highest recorded $2498
These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.
Stops from each airport
Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.
- Montreal 2 or more stops on 59 of 59 days
Canberra is Australia's purpose-built capital, a leafy, laid-back city of national museums, lake shores and surprisingly good restaurants, tucked into bushland between Sydney and Melbourne. Locals will tell you it is the country's most underrated city: kangaroos graze on its hilly edges at dusk, and everything the nation treasures, from war history to modern art, is gathered here with free admission almost everywhere!
When to go
Seasons are reversed south of the equator. October and November bring spring blooms and the tail of the Floriade flower festival, while March and April offer crisp, sunny days and autumn colour. Summers are hot and dry; winter mornings are frosty but skies stay bright.
Getting there from Montreal
From eastern Canada this is a true long-haul trip: you cross to the North American west coast, fly the Pacific to Sydney or Melbourne, then finish with a short domestic hop or a three-hour coach ride. Canadians need an electronic travel authority for Australia, quick to arrange online before departure.
What to see and do
- Standing quiet in the halls of the Australian War Memorial
- Cycling the full loop around Lake Burley Griffin
- Meeting kangaroos and koalas at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Touring Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia
Good to know before you go
The currency is the Australian dollar and tipping is not expected. The light rail and MyWay+ buses cover the city, shared e-scooters fill the gaps, and ride-hailing apps like Uber are everywhere; the compact centre plus the lake path make walking and cycling genuinely pleasant. Most national institutions are free, so budget your splurges for the café brunch scene, which Canberrans take very seriously.
Entry requirements and health
Travel authorization required
No visa here, but you'll want to grab an electronic travel authorization online before you fly. It only takes a few minutes, so sort it out a few days ahead - the airline checks for it at the gate.
General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.
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