San Francisco to Montréal (SFO–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–YUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,533 miles in approximately 5h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: NZ, SN | 21 | 7M8, BCS3 | 5h29-5h38 | Star Alliance | NZ, SN | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B38M | 5h38 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→YUL | OAK→YUL | SJC→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 34m | 4h 31m | 4h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
SFO–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to YUL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to YUL is about 5 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,533 miles (4,076 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).