Detroit to Montréal (DTW–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DTW–YUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 21 | CR7, CR9 | 1h49-1h55 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: AV | 7 | CR9 | 1h42 | Star Alliance | AV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→YUL | YQG→YUL | FNT→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 0h 43m | 1h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, 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.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
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.
DTW–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to YUL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air Canada. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to YUL is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Cleveland Hopkins and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Flint (FNT) and Cleveland (CLE).