Halifax to Montréal (YHZ–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YHZ–YUL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 28 | 223, 319, 7M8, BCS3 | 1h55-2h | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 21 | DH4, DH8D | 2h09-2h37 | – | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 2h | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | – | 3h27 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Halifax
| Metric | YHZ→YUL | YYG→YUL | YQM→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YHZ | – | 99 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | 14 | 29 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YHZ: ADT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in Montréal.
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.
YHZ–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YHZ to YUL
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Emirates, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YHZ to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YHZ to YUL ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (804 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YSJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottetown (YYG), Moncton (YQM) and Saint John (YSJ).