Saint John to Montréal (YSJ–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YSJ Airport Page →
381 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK5822cs
EK Emirates
DH8D
1:20 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
ADT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8117
UA United
E75S
1:20 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
ADT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8042
AC Air Canada
E75
1:20 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
ADT
1h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7722+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
1:20 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
ADT
1h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3 hubs
YYZ Toronto 4h 21m ACEKF8 ACADASP Toronto (YYZ) to Montréal flights
YHZ Halifax 5h 14m P6 ACAVEK Halifax (YHZ) to Montréal flights
YZV Sept-Îles ~4h 35m AC Sept-Îles (YZV) to Montréal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Saint John to Montréal
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 381 mi 1h 24m nonstop -1h behind

YSJ–YUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 381 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YSJ–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YSJ to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
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
YSJ → YUL
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
YUL → YSJ
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Other ways to reach Montréal from Saint John

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric YSJ→YUL YFC→YUL YQM→YUL
Distance from YSJ 49 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 9
Weekly flights 7 35 43
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 15m 1h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of YSJ with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Saint John, it's 5:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 613 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m gate to gate.
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.

YSJ–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Saint John to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 613 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YSJ
IATA / ICAOYSJ / CYSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
Elevation357 ft / 109 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YSJ to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Saint John Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 381 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YSJ to YUL: Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield.
Montréal is 1 hour behind Saint John.
Yes, return flights from YUL to YSJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YFC, YQM 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 YSJ to YUL

Saint John Airport (YSJ) 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.

YSJ to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YSJ to YUL is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (613 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fredericton (YFC), Moncton (YQM) and Halifax (YHZ).