Buffalo to Montréal (BUF–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUF–YUL had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in August 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 10m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Buffalo
| Metric | BUF→YUL | ROC→YUL | YTZ→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUF | – | 55 mi | 58 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 133 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 44m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BUF: EDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Montréal.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 August 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 10 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, LaGuardia and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YTZ) and Hamilton (YHM).