Rochester to Montréal (RST–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 6m AABAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Montréal flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 8m AFDLKE ACAFAV Minneapolis (MSP) to Montréal flights
DCA Washington ~5h 42m AC Washington (DCA) to Montréal flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 23m ACAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Montréal flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 11m ACAFAV Calgary (YYC) to Montréal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Montréal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RST and YUL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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.

On-Time Performance

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

Other ways to reach Montréal from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric RST→YUL MSP→YUL
Distance from RST 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 8
Weekly flights 43
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Montréal.
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.

RST–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Montréal route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to YUL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Montréal is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Yes, return flights from YUL to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP).