Montréal to Narita (YUL–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC5+1
AC Air Canada
77W
1:05 PM
EDT
3:25 PM+1
JST
13h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6826cs
NH All Nippon
77W
5:35 PM
JST T1
5:00 PM
EDT
12h 25m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6+1
AC Air Canada
77W
5:35 PM
JST T1
5:00 PM
EDT
12h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 15h 6m AAACAS 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
YYZ Toronto 15h 24m ACADAM AC Toronto (YYZ) to Narita flights
YVR Vancouver 16h 12m ACAIAV ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
EWR Newark 17h 19m ACPDTP UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 17h 26m ACSNUA UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
ICN Seoul 17h 50m AC 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 11m ACNZSN JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 25m ACNZSN 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
YYC Calgary 18h 50m ACAFAM WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
IST Istanbul 23h 50m JUTGTK MSNHTK Istanbul (IST) to Narita flights
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Montréal to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6,434 mi 13h 20m nonstop +13h ahead

YUL–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 6,434 miles in approximately 13h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 77W 13h20 63% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 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 NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,015
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 → NRT
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
NRT → YUL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,434 mi / 10,354 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Passport must be valid for the expected duration of stay. No advance authorization is required. Overstaying is a criminal offence that carries fines, deportation, and potential re-entry bans.

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.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

YUL–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,434 mi / 10,354 km
Flight time13h 20m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 13h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 6,434 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YUL to NRT: Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Vancouver.
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from NRT to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NRT

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to NRT is about 13 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,434 miles (10,354 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.