Montréal to Oakland (YUL–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YUL Airport Page →
2,522 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 56m ACSNUA → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 10m ACNZSN → LXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 8h 22m AC → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 13m AC → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 10h 16m ACUA → WN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 20m AC → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 39m ACAMWS → F9Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ~12h 45m AV → N3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,522 mi 5h 3m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YUL and OAK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YUL Routes OAK Routes YUL Live Flights OAK Live Flights YUL Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Montréal flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DEN ~7h 56m LAX ~8h 10m SAN ~8h 22m PHX ~9h 13m AUS ~10h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
692
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → YUL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric YUL→OAK BTV→OAK YOW→OAK
Distance from YUL – 75 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 5h 3m 5h 11m 5h 7m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Burlington (BTV) to Oakland flights · Ottawa (YOW) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,522 mi / 4,059 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

YUL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,522 mi / 4,059 km
Flight time5h 3m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 5h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 2,522 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Los Angeles and San Diego.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from OAK to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTV and 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 OAK

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to OAK is about 5 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,522 miles (4,059 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BTV) and Ottawa (YOW).