New Orleans to Montréal (MSY–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
1,394 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
BNA Nashville 4h 52m WN → ACUA Nashville (BNA) to Montréal flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 2m ACSN → ACADASP Toronto (YYZ) to Montréal flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 7m AFAMDL → ACAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Montréal flights
DTW Detroit 5h 10m AFDLVS → ACAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Montréal flights
IAD Dulles 5h 19m ACAZCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Montréal flights
DCA Washington 5h 23m AAWN → AC Washington (DCA) to Montréal flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 32m AABA → AAPD Charlotte (CLT) to Montréal flights
LGA New York 5h 43m AADLWN → AAACBA New York (LGA) to Montréal flights
TPA Tampa 6h 1m MXWN → AC Tampa (TPA) to Montréal flights
ORD Chicago 6h 1m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Montréal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Montréal
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,394 mi 2h 49m nonstop +1h ahead

MSY–YUL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BNA ~4h 52m YYZ ~5h 2m ATL ~5h 7m DTW ~5h 10m CVG ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,064
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
YUL → MSY
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Montréal is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
1,394 mi / 2,243 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MSY–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance1,394 mi / 2,243 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,394 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Toronto Pearson and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Montréal is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from YUL to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSY to YUL

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to YUL is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,394 miles (2,243 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Toronto Pearson and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.