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

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TS216
TS Air Transat
A21N
7:15 AM
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12:15 PM
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6h
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TS218
TS Air Transat
A21N
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WS WestJet
B38M
10:30 AM
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3:31 PM
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6h 1m
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Montréal to Río Hato
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,591 mi 6h nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

YUL–RIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Transat and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,591 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–RIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 2 A21N 6h 50% – –
WS WestJet 2 B38M 6h01 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
A21N – TS
B38M – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS + WS (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YUL to RIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to RIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MSP ~10h 0m LAX ~13h 18m YQB ~23h 11m YYZ ~24h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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 → RIH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
RIH → YUL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →
Know before you go

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 6h 0m to 6h 1m.
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.

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–RIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Río Hato route.
Route details
Distance2,591 mi / 4,170 km
Flight time6h to 6h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: RIH
Full nameScarlett Martinez International Airport
IATA / ICAORIH / MPSM
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Elevation105 ft / 32 m
FAQ

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 approximately 6h to 6h 1m. The route covers 2,591 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Transat and WestJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from YUL to RIH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, LAX, YQB and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Río Hato is 1 hour behind Montréal.
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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 Air Transat and WestJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to RIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to RIH ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,591 miles (4,170 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.