Montréal to Liberia (YUL–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,509 mi airlines 9/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2898
WS WestJet
738
7:50 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
CST
5h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1331
AC Air Canada
B38M
10:20 AM
EDT
2:49 PM
CST
6h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS600
TS Air Transat
321
12:13 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
CST
6h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2899
WS WestJet
738
1:20 PM
CST
8:30 PM
EDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1330
AC Air Canada
7M8
2:50 PM
CST
10:25 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS601
TS Air Transat
A21N
5:45 PM
CST
12:15 AM+1
EDT
5h 30m
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 Liberia
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,509 mi 5h 54m nonstop -2h behind 32 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 4 B38M 6h29 78% Star Alliance
TS Air Transat 4 321 6h21 78%
WS WestJet 1 738 5h54 78%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – TS
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
B38MAC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS + WS (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: AC (4 flights/wk, 44%)
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 LIR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,048
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 → LIR
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
LIR → YUL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,509 mi / 4,037 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 54m to 6h 29m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,509 mi / 4,037 km
Flight time5h 54m to 6h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 5h 54m to 6h 29m. The route covers 2,509 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from YUL to LIR. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BED, RDU, BWI, BZE, HOU, SJU, AUS, SXM, LAS, YYC, JFK, IAH, ATL, YWG, DFW, MSP, LAX, MIA, YYZ, BOS, DEN, ORD, EWR, SFO, YVR, PHL, FLL, YOW, CLT, DTW and SJO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from LIR to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 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).