Sydney to Montréal (YQY–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC8093
AC Air Canada
DH4
5:20 AM
ADT
6:48 AM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2450
AC Air Canada
7:51 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
ADT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8096
AC Air Canada
DH8D
8:10 PM
EDT
11:23 PM
ADT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sydney to Montréal
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 660 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

YQY–YUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 660 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQY–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 2h28 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YQY to YUL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQY to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
87
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
YQY → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YUL → YQY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQY delays → YUL delays →

Other ways to reach Montréal from Sydney

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric YQY→YUL YYG→YUL FSP→YUL
Distance from YQY 147 mi 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 14 2
Flight time 2h 28m 1h 45m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YQY with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Montréal is 1 hour behind Sydney.
YQY: ADT · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney, it's 5:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
660 mi / 1,063 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m.
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.

YQY–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance660 mi / 1,063 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YQY
IATA / ICAOYQY / CYQY
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay
Elevation203 ft / 62 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQY to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take approximately 2h 28m. The route covers 660 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YQY to YUL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHZ and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Montréal is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Yes, return flights from YUL to YQY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYG, FSP and YHZ. 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.

Flights from YQY to YUL

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQY to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQY to YUL ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 660 miles (1,063 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottetown (YYG), Saint-Pierre (FSP) and Halifax (YHZ).