Montréal to Buffalo (YUL–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Montréal to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
303 mi 1h 8m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YUL and BUF, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to BUF.
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One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,307
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric YUL→BUF YOW→BUF
Distance from YUL 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Montréal.
YUL: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
303 mi / 487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

YUL–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance303 mi / 487 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 303 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YOW, HPN, YYZ, YQG, TEB, BED, PIT, ALB, FRG, BWI, CLE, MKE, IND, DAL, CHS, MDW, JAX, VRB, SUA, MSY, APF, PBI, OPF, BCT, RSW, HOU, MIA, PLS, SCF, SJU, SJC, BOS, DTW, LTN, DCA, LAX, CLT, FLL, IAD, EWR, TPA, LGA, PHL, ORD, JFK, MCO, ATL, PHX, DFW, RIC, LAS, RDU, BNA and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YOW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YUL to BUF

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to BUF ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (487 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ottawa (YOW).