Montréal to Philadelphia (YUL–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA6029
AA American
ER4
7:30 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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AA5885
AA American
ER4
7:30 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA6011
AA American
E145
12:59 PM
EDT
2:49 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC8859
AC Air Canada
CR9
1:10 PM
EDT
2:47 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA6025
AA American
ER4
3:57 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA6011
AA American
E145
10:28 AM
EDT TF
12:22 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA6023
AA American
E145
1:30 PM
EDT TF
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC8862
AC Air Canada
CR9
3:30 PM
EDT TD
5:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6027
AA American
E145
9:03 PM
EDT TF
10:56 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Montréal to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 394 mi 1h 37m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

YUL–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 394 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E145, ER4 1h50-1h55 100% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 7 CR9 1h37 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,139
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
PHL → YUL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric YUL→PHL BTV→PHL
Distance from YUL 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 35 50
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as Montréal.
YUL: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
394 mi / 634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m to 1h 55m.
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.

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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

YUL–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance394 mi / 634 km
Flight time1h 37m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 37m to 1h 55m. The route covers 394 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Air Canada.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from YUL to PHL. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BED, ILG, BTV, JFK, BWI, BUF, YIP, LUK, ILM, CMH, DAY, YHZ, IND, BDA, MSY, STL, VRB, OPF, BCT, FXE, CHS, HOU, DCA, SCF, PSP, NAS, SXM, DTW, YYZ, CLT, LIS, ORD, BOS, MAD, MSP, LHR, FLL, IAD, BCN, ATL, PHX, AMS, BNA, CDG, ZRH, RDU, MIA, SFO, CVG, TPA, PUJ, FCO, FRA, IAH, MCO, DFW, RSW, LAX, AUS, SJU, DEN, PBI, LAS, CUN, MEX, PLS, MBJ, LIR, BGI and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTV. 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 PHL

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Air Canada. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YUL to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to PHL ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 394 miles (634 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BTV).