Vancouver to Montréal (YVR–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YVR–YUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,288 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AI, AV, LH, LX, OS, OZ, SN, VA | 35 | 333, 77W, 789, B38M | 4h48-5h11 | Star Alliance | AI, AV, LH, LX, OS, OZ, SN, VA | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 8 | E295 | 4h56-4h57 | – | TS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Montréal.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.
Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.
YVR–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to YUL
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines. With 128 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YUL ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,288 miles (3,682 km). There are approximately 128 weekly flights outbound and 159 return, totaling 287 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.