Montréal to Liberia (YUL–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–LIR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,509 miles in approximately 5h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 4 | B38M | 6h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| TS Air Transat | 4 | 321 | 6h21 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | 738 | 5h54 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Liberia from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→LIR | YOW→LIR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 8 |
| Flight time | 5h 54m | 5h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · LIR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Canadian passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Immigration officers may grant fewer days at their discretion. Visitors must show proof of at least USD 100 per month of stay and hold a return or onward ticket. Passport must be machine-readable and compliant with ICAO standards.
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–LIR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to LIR
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YUL to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to LIR ranges from 5 hours 54 minutes to 6 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,509 miles (4,037 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ottawa (YOW).