YUL Today
Decent day. Departures at 78%, arrivals worse at 68%. Early morning flights ran 35 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YUL. 78% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 58%. That is a 35-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is 75 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, BTV is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at YUL
Korean Air is the most reliable carrier at YUL with 68% on-time. avianca runs 35%. That is a 33-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
YUL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 35-point swing at YUL. The early morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 91%. Hit 47% around 8pm, peaked at 100% around 1am. Currently at 78%, well below the morning numbers. A 53-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 77%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
YUL has been bouncing between 51% and 82%. Best day was Sep 15 at 82%. Worst was Aug 24 at 51%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how YUL runs. Today's 78% is a good day by YUL standards.
About YUL Delays
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 78% on-time departures and 68% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport has averaged 77% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include BTV (Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport) and YOW (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport). When YUL is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.