Montréal to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (YUL–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
6I820
6I Air Alsie
7:10 PM
EDT
8:49 AM+1
CEST
7h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC814
AC Air Canada
333
9:15 PM
EDT
10:55 AM+1
CEST
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS628+2
TS Air Transat
A21N
11:50 PM
EDT
1:25 PM+1
CEST
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC815
AC Air Canada
333
12:35 PM
CEST T1
2:55 PM
EDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS629+2
TS Air Transat
A21N
3:00 PM
CEST T1
5:40 PM
EDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montréal to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,809 mi 7h 35m nonstop +6h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

YUL–NCE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Air Transat and Air Alsie lead the route. The flight covers 3,809 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 4 333 7h40 83% Star Alliance
TS Air Transat 3 A21N 7h35 83%
6I Air Alsie 1 7h39 83%
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AC
A21N Airbus A321neo – TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6I + TS (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AC (4 flights/wk, 50%)
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 NCE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,752
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
3,809 mi / 6,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m to 7h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. French overseas territories have separate entry rules and are not part of the Schengen area.

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–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance3,809 mi / 6,129 km
Flight time7h 35m to 7h 40m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take approximately 7h 35m to 7h 40m. The route covers 3,809 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Alsie, Air Canada and Air Transat.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from YUL to NCE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, HPN, LYS, TEB, KEF, YYZ, ZRH, HEL, PHL, OPF, FLL, NAS, SXM, MUC, CDG, MIA, ORY, BRU, FCO, BOD, EWR, NAP, GVA, ATH, AMS, IAD, CMN, FRA, RAK, MAD, LIS, TUN, SJC, NTE, BCN, DUB, OPO, ALG, LHR, TLS, JFK, IST, VIE, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from NCE to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 NCE

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Alsie, Air Canada and Air Transat. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to NCE ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes to 7 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,809 miles (6,129 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.