YUL Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%, arrivals better at 96%. Early morning flights ran 28 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 99%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YUL. 82% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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 99%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 71%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 94 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, YOW is the better bet right now.
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 28-point swing at YUL. The early morning block runs at 99%. 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 94%. Hit 63% around 9pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 82%, well below the morning numbers. A 37-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (83% vs 86%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YUL has been bouncing between 33% and 92%. Best day was Feb 19 at 92%. Worst was Mar 14 at 33%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how YUL runs.
About YUL Delays
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is currently running on time with 82% on-time departures and 96% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport has averaged 83% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.