Montréal to Matanzas (YUL–VRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
MIA Miami 13h 26m AAACAV → AA Miami (MIA) to Matanzas flights
YYZ Toronto ~6h 33m ACADAM → Toronto (YYZ) to Matanzas flights
MAD Madrid ~12h 48m ACOSTS → Madrid (MAD) to Matanzas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Matanzas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,609 mi 3h 46m nonstop

YUL–VRA had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,609 miles in 3h 46m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YUL–VRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to VRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
YYZ ~6h 33m MAD ~12h 48m MIA ~13h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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 → VRA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
VRA → YUL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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
0h
Matanzas is 0 hours the same as Montréal.
YUL: EDT · VRA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Matanzas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,609 mi / 2,590 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders need a Cuba e-Visa (tourist card) for stays of up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90. For direct flights from Canada, the e-Visa is bundled into the airline ticket. For flights via a third country, the e-Visa must be obtained in advance. The D'Viajeros online form must be completed within 7 days before arrival. Passport must have at least 6 months validity.

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–VRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Matanzas route.
Route details
Distance1,609 mi / 2,590 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: VRA
Full nameJuan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
IATA / ICAOVRA / MUVR
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation210 ft / 64 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to VRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,609 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YUL to VRA: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami.
Yes, return flights from VRA 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 VRA

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YUL to VRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to VRA is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,609 miles (2,590 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.