Cheap Flights to Montreal

There are direct (nonstop) flights to Montreal (YUL) from 29 US cities. Key departure cities with regular nonstop services include New York (LGA, JFK, EWR), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington D.C. (DCA/IAD), Philadelphia (PHL), Charlotte (CLT), Detroit (DTW), and others. Air Canada operates the widest nonstop network to Montreal from across the US.

The average nonstop flight time from New York to Montreal is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. Flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA), JFK, and Newark (EWR) all operate nonstop to Montreal (YUL), with Air Canada, American Airlines, and Delta offering direct services. If connecting, total journey time ranges from 3 to 5 hours depending on the layover city.

NYC to Montreal flights depart from all three New York-area airports: LaGuardia (LGA), JFK, and Newark (EWR). Air Canada is the most frequent carrier on the New York–Montreal route, with multiple daily nonstop departures from LGA. American Airlines and Delta also operate nonstop services. Average round-trip fares from New York to Montreal range from approximately $260 in the low season (January–February) to $530+ during peak summer months. Book 4–6 weeks ahead for the best fares on this competitive short-haul route.

The nonstop flight time from Boston (BOS) to Montreal (YUL) is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes — one of the shortest international routes from any US city. Air Canada and Porter Airlines both operate direct BOS–YUL flights, with up to 4–5 departures per day. Average fares from Boston to Montreal are among the lowest on any US–Montreal route, often starting around $120–$150 round-trip in the off-season. Flights from Boston to Montreal are a great choice for a quick weekend escape.

A nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to Montreal (YUL) takes approximately 3 hours 28 minutes. Air Canada operates direct services on this route. Connecting flights via New York, Boston, or other hubs may add 1–3 hours to the total journey time. Fares from Miami to Montreal are generally slightly higher than East Coast cities due to the longer distance, but remain competitive especially in the January–April window.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Montreal (YUL) takes approximately 2 hours 15–25 minutes. Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines all offer nonstop ORD–YUL services, with an average of 6–8 daily departures. Connecting flights from Chicago to Montreal can take between 4 and 7 hours depending on the stopover city. Chicago to Montreal flights are frequent and competitively priced, especially in winter months.

A nonstop flight from Montreal (YUL) to Paris (CDG) takes approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours. Air Canada operates direct Montreal–Paris flights, as does Air Transat. Montreal is one of the closest North American gateways to Europe, making it an excellent hub for transatlantic travel. Fares vary widely by season; booking 2–3 months ahead is recommended.