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

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UA8117
UA United
DH4
8:45 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
ADT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8044
AC Air Canada
DH8D
1:10 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
ADT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8045
AC Air Canada
CR9
4:15 PM
ADT
4:44 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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 Saint John
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 381 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

YUL–YSJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 381 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 DH8D 1h30 41% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 DH4 1h30 41% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – UA
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to YSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → YSJ
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Return
YSJ → YUL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
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 1
Weekly flights 14 5
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 41%
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.
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 flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
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 approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 381 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YUL to YSJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHU, CMH, PLS, YYZ and YHZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YUL to YSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to YSJ ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (613 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YHU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU).