Montréal to Cincinnati / Covington (YUL–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA8124cs
UA United
CR9
6:15 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8565+1
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:15 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AC8564+1
AC Air Canada
CR9
1:55 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA8120cs
UA United
CR9
1:55 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Montréal to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 712 mi 2h 15m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

YUL–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: UA 7 CR9 2h15 100% Star Alliance UA
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YUL to CVG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,318
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.

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric YUL→CVG YMX→CVG
Distance from YUL 20 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 5
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cincinnati / Covington is 0 hours the same as Montréal.
YUL: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
712 mi / 1,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
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–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance712 mi / 1,146 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 712 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YUL to CVG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, YHM, TEB, DAY, PIT, HPN, MKE, RIC, CMH, CLE, GSO, BWI, IND, MEM, SAV, MDW, RDU, CHS, JAX, APF, STL, DAL, BDA, MSY, PBI, RSW, PLS, YEG, TUS, YYC, PUJ, VNY, SJU, ONT, GDL, PTY, YVR, LAX, MEX, DTW, DCA, BOS, FLL, IAD, MIA, ATL, ORD, CLT, MSP, BRU, PHL, EWR, LGA, YYZ, FRA, MXP, JFK, CDG, LHR, AUS, PHX, LAS, MCO, BNA, IAH, CUN, DFW, DEN, SFO, NRT and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX. 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 CVG

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YUL to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to CVG ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX).