Montréal to Calgary (YUL–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,867 mi airlines 44/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC317
AC Air Canada
223
10:04 AM
EDT
12:17 PM
MDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC321
AC Air Canada
BCS3
1:05 PM
EDT
3:59 PM
MDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS563
WS WestJet
737
4:15 PM
EDT
7:06 PM
MDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD389
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
6:00 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
MDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC325
AC Air Canada
223
6:55 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
MDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS559
WS WestJet
7M8
7:30 PM
EDT
10:21 PM
MDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC327
AC Air Canada
223
8:50 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
MDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS558
WS WestJet
73H
12:45 AM
MDT
7:05 AM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC328
AC Air Canada
223
12:50 AM
MDT
7:13 AM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC318
AC Air Canada
223
5:35 AM
MDT
11:58 AM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD384
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
7:10 AM
MDT
1:30 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS562
WS WestJet
7M8
8:55 AM
MDT
3:13 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC322
AC Air Canada
BCS3
12:25 PM
MDT
6:44 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC321
AC Air Canada
7M8
3:20 PM
MDT
9:39 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC326
AC Air Canada
223
5:00 PM
MDT
11:19 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5801
EK Emirates
7M8
5:00 PM
MDT
11:19 PM
EDT
4h 19m
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 Calgary
3 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 1,867 mi 4h 13m nonstop -2h behind 58 1-stop hubs

YUL–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,867 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 28 223, BCS3 4h13-4h54 80% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 9 737, 7M8 4h51 80%
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 4h50 80%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – AC
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (28 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (16 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 YYC direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,898
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 → YYC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
YYC → YUL
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric YUL→YYC YOW→YYC
Distance from YUL 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 44 27
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 34m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m to 4h 54m.
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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Flight time4h 13m to 4h 54m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights44 out / 53 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 4h 13m to 4h 54m. The route covers 1,867 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from YUL to YYC. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YQR, YKF, CMH, YMM, DTW, CVG, BNA, IAD, SCF, CLT, YQM, HOU, MIA, SJC, PSP, YOW, GDL, CZM, SJU, EWR, YLW, YWG, MSP, SJD, PVR, YYZ, YEG, YYT, CUN, JFK, YVR, AMS, SFO, YHZ, ORD, CDG, LHR, PHX, LAS, FRA, FLL, IAH, LAX, MCO, ATL, NRT, DEN, BZE, DFW, MEX, LIR, TPA, PUJ, MBJ, NAS, PTY and MZT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 2 hours behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from YYC 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 YYC

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YUL to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to YYC ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes to 4 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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