Cincinnati / Covington to Montréal (CVG–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8564+1
AC Air Canada
CR9
1:55 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA8120cs
UA United
CR9
1:55 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA8124cs
UA United
CR9
6:15 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AC8565+1
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:15 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Cincinnati / Covington to Montréal
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 712 mi 1h 50m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

CVG–YUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: UA 7 CR9 1h50 95% Star Alliance UA
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 95%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CVG to YUL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,379
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.

Other ways to reach Montréal from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric CVG→YUL SDF→YUL CMH→YUL
Distance from CVG 84 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 14 1 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 44m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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 Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
712 mi / 1,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

CVG–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance712 mi / 1,146 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 712 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CVG to YUL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, HPN, SDF, YOW, YHM, TEB, CMH, DPA, CAK, BED, CLE, PDK, YMX, SAV, DAL, ICT, APF, CHS, OPF, FXE, SRQ, HOU, PBI, RSW, MSY, STL, MTY, YYC, PUJ, SJU, VNY, PDX, DTW, YVR, GDL, MSP, CUN, PTY, LAS, CLT, ANC, IAD, LAX, FLL, YYZ, ATL, MCO, BNA, BRU, FRA, BOS, EWR, LGA, MIA, PHL, ORD, DCA, LHR, CDG, JFK, IAH, DFW, TPA, RDU, DEN, AUS, NRT, SFO and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YUL to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CVG to YUL

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CVG to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to YUL ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Columbus (CMH).