Montréal to Detroit (YUL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 18 | 717, CR7, CR9 | 1h58-2h05 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | 1h57 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→DTW | BTV→DTW | YOW→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 75 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | 71 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 1h 54m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
YUL–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to DTW
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Delta Air Lines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YUL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to DTW ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BTV) and Ottawa (YOW).