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

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303 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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
EWR Newark 3h 54m ACPDTP → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h ACUA → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 2m AAACDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 4h 3m ACEKPD → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 6m AAACAV → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 4h 26m ACAVCM → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 4h 40m ACAFAM → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 14m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 23m AAPD → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 46m ACAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) 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 0h 45m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
YOW ~3h 0m EWR ~3h 54m DCA ~4h 0m LGA ~4h 2m BOS ~4h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,285
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
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Arriving
84%
Return
BUF → YUL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
73%
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 YOW→BUF
Distance from YUL – 16 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 8m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 18% – –
Montréal (YHU) 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 0h 45m 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 time0h 45m
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 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 303 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Ronald Reagan Washington National and LaGuardia.
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 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 0 hours 45 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 Newark Liberty, Ronald Reagan Washington National and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU) and Ottawa (YOW).