Montréal to Edmonton (YUL–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC331
AC Air Canada
223
8:10 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
MDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS577
WS WestJet
5:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5789
EK Emirates
223
8:50 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
MDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC339
AC Air Canada
320
8:50 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
MDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC338
AC Air Canada
B38M
12:55 AM
MDT
7:10 AM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC334
AC Air Canada
223
12:19 PM
MDT
6:23 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Montréal to Edmonton
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,845 mi 4h 30m nonstop -2h behind 30 1-stop hubs

YUL–YEG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Emirates and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,845 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 223, 320 4h50 42% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 223 4h50 42%
WS WestJet 1 4h30 42%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC, EK
320 Airbus A320 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: EK + WS (8 flights/wk, 36%)
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 YEG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
878
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 → YEG
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
91%
Return
YEG → YUL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric YUL→YEG YOW→YEG
Distance from YUL 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 22 9
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 34m
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Edmonton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 4:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,845 mi / 2,969 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 4h 50m.
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–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,845 mi / 2,969 km
Flight time4h 30m to 4h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 14 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 4h 50m. The route covers 1,845 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Emirates and WestJet.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from YUL to YEG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQR, YMM, PDK, YOW, YRT, SCF, ATL, PSP, BCT, MSP, MZT, YLW, MBJ, YVR, YYZ, PUJ, PVR, CUN, AMS, YHZ, YYC, MCO, YWG, IAH, AUS, PHX, LAS, DEN, LAX and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from YEG to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YOW. 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 YEG

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Emirates and WestJet. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YUL to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to YEG ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,845 miles (2,969 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YQR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ottawa (YOW).