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

YUL Airport Page →
303 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LGA New York 3h 48m AAACDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 4h 2m ACEKSN → AAASB6 Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 4h 3m ACEJAPD → CMG7OS Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 4h 41m ACAVCM → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 48m AAACAV → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 5h 9m ACAMAV → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 14m ACUA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 50m ACAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 6h 51m ACSN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
303 mi 1h 3m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between YUL and BUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YUL Routes BUF Routes YUL Live Flights BUF Live Flights YUL Delays BUF Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LGA ~3h 48m BOS ~4h 2m EWR ~4h 3m IAD ~4h 41m PHL ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,263
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → YUL
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. YUL delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric YUL→BUF YHU→BUF BTV→BUF
Distance from YUL – 16 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 8m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YHU) to Buffalo flights · Burlington (BTV) to Buffalo flights · Ottawa (YOW) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

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 3m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

YUL–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance303 mi / 487 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

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 about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 303 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include LaGuardia, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from BUF to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHU, BTV and YOW. 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 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 is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (487 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU), Burlington (BTV) and Ottawa (YOW).