Dulles to Montréal (IAD–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAD–YUL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 489 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 21 | E75, E75L, E75S | 1h44-2h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM | 21 | E75L, E7W | 1h56-2h11 | Star Alliance | AV, CM | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→YUL | DCA→YUL | BWI→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 21 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 1h 46m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to YUL
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to YUL is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 489 miles (787 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier, Billy Bishop Toronto City and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).