Montréal to Sydney (YUL–YQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
7:51 AM
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10:30 AM
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1h 39m
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AC8096
AC Air Canada
DH8D
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2h 13m
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Montréal to Sydney
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 660 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

YUL–YQY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 660 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–YQY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 8 DH8D 1h39-2h13 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (8 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 YQY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to YQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YHZ ~3h 56m YQM ~7h 47m YYZ ~21h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
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 → YQY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQY → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → YQY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · YQY: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney.
Distance & Flight Time
660 mi / 1,063 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 2h 13m.
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–YQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Sydney route.
Route details
Distance660 mi / 1,063 km
Flight time1h 39m to 2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: YQY
Full nameSydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA / ICAOYQY / CYQY
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay
Elevation203 ft / 62 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to YQY flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 2h 13m. The route covers 660 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from YUL to YQY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHZ, YQM and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from YQY 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 YQY

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to YQY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to YQY ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 660 miles (1,063 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.