Montréal to Phoenix (YUL–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,179 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 320 | 5h18 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→PHX | YHU→PHX | YOW→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 16 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 5h 18m | 4h 44m | 4h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 41% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
YUL–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to PHX
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YUL to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to PHX ranges from 5 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,179 miles (3,507 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YHU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU) and Ottawa (YOW).