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

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SY8702
SY Sun Country
738
3:30 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY8702
SY Sun Country
738
5:00 PM
EDT
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Montréal to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 712 mi 2h 5m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

YUL–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 54 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
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 2h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,306
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
YUL → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
Return
CVG → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → CVG delays →

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 1 1
Weekly flights 1 5
Flight time 2h 5m 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 5m.
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 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 5m. The route covers 712 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YUL to CVG. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, DAY, BWI, IND, CMH, RDU, MSY, STL, CHS, PLS, YEG, YYC, SJU, GDL, ONT, DTW, PTY, MSP, LAX, YVR, SFO, PHL, YYZ, CLT, IAD, BRU, ORD, MIA, EWR, BOS, FRA, MXP, CDG, LGA, ATL, DCA, FLL, DEN, PHX, JFK, RSW, LAS, MEX, LHR, BNA, AUS, MCO, IAH, TPA, NRT, DFW, CUN, PUJ and PBI. 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.
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 CVG

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to CVG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX).