Montréal to Saint John (YUL–YSJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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381 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 4m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK5822cs
EK Emirates
DH8D
1:20 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
ADT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8042
AC Air Canada
E75
1:20 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
ADT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7722+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
1:20 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
ADT
1h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8117
UA United
DH4
1:25 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
ADT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3 hubs
YYZ Toronto 4h 10m ACADAM ACEKF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Saint John flights
YHZ Halifax 5h 1m ACAVEK P6 Halifax (YHZ) to Saint John flights
CMH Columbus ~5h 17m AC Columbus (CMH) to Saint John flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Saint John
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 381 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

YUL–YSJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 381 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–YSJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: EK, UA 14 DH8D, E75 1h25-1h30 50% Star Alliance EK, UA
PB PAL Airlines 1 50%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – UA
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, EK
E75 Embraer E175 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: PB (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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 YSJ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to YSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
130
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 → YSJ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
YSJ → 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 →

Other ways to reach Saint John from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Saint John Airport.
Metric YUL→YSJ YHU→YSJ
Distance from YUL 16 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 28 5
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Saint John Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 7:00 PM in Saint John.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 613 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
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–YSJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Saint John route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 613 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: YSJ
IATA / ICAOYSJ / CYSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
Elevation357 ft / 109 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to YSJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Saint John Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 381 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YUL to YSJ: Air Canada and PAL Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield.
Saint John is 1 hour ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from YSJ to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHU. 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 YSJ

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Saint John Airport (YSJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and PAL Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YUL to YSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to YSJ is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (613 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU).