Buffalo to Montréal (BUF–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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303 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 3h 35m AAB6EI ACEKPD Boston (BOS) to Montréal flights
EWR Newark 3h 50m CMOSUA ACPDTP Newark (EWR) to Montréal flights
LGA New York 3h 52m AADL AAACBA New York (LGA) to Montréal flights
DTW Detroit 4h 4m AFAMDL ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Montréal flights
IAD Dulles 4h 15m AVCMSN ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Montréal flights
DCA Washington 4h 30m AAAS AC Washington (DCA) to Montréal flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 49m AAASBA AAACAV Philadelphia (PHL) to Montréal flights
ORD Chicago 5h 16m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Montréal flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 44m AFAMDL ACAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Montréal flights
MCO Orlando 6h 51m ADB6EJA ACSN Orlando (MCO) to Montréal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Montréal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 303 mi 1h 24m nonstop

BUF–YUL had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 303 miles in 1h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 82% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,307
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → YUL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
91%
Return
YUL → BUF
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → YUL delays →

Other ways to reach Montréal from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric BUF→YUL YTZ→YUL YHM→YUL
Distance from BUF 58 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 4
Weekly flights 145 1
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 4m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Montréal is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
303 mi / 487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting from YUL

The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.

Montréal Climate

Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.

BUF–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance303 mi / 487 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 303 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to YUL: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia.
Yes, return flights from YUL to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTZ, YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to YUL

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BUF to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to YUL is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (487 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).