Montréal to Río Hato (YUL–RIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS2986
WS WestJet
B38M
10:30 AM
EDT
3:15 PM
EST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2987
WS WestJet
7M8
4:10 PM
EST
10:55 PM
EDT
5h 45m
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 4 hubs
YYZ Toronto ~8h 48m ACADAM Toronto (YYZ) to Río Hato flights
YQB Quebec ~9h 16m 3H9MAC Quebec (YQB) to Río Hato flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 48m ACAFAV Minneapolis (MSP) to Río Hato flights
LAX Los Angeles ~13h 47m ACNZSN Los Angeles (LAX) to Río Hato flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Río Hato
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,591 mi 5h 45m nonstop -1h behind

YUL–RIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 2,591 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–RIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 B38M 5h45 87%
TS Air Transat 0 87%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS + WS (1 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 RIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to RIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → RIH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
RIH → YUL
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
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
-1h
Río Hato is 1 hour behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · RIH: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in Río Hato.
Distance & Flight Time
2,591 mi / 4,170 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds (US $500 or equivalent). No advance authorization is required.

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–RIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Río Hato route.
Route details
Distance2,591 mi / 4,170 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: RIH
IATA / ICAORIH / MPSM
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Elevation105 ft / 32 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to RIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Scarlett Martinez International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,591 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YUL to RIH: WestJet and Air Transat.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Río Hato is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from RIH 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 RIH

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet and Air Transat. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to RIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to RIH is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,591 miles (4,170 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.