Live cheapest dates: New York → Montreal
⚖ Nonstop vs. 1-stop: is the layover worth it?
Real prices from the Aviasales price cache via Travelpayouts, each with the date it was seen. Prices change; the final price is shown at checkout.
Airlines flying New York–Montreal nonstop
Airport pairs with nonstop flights
| EWR Newark Liberty International | → | YUL Pierre Elliott Trudeau International | 3 airline(s) | 1h 36m |
| LGA La Guardia | → | YUL Pierre Elliott Trudeau International | 3 airline(s) | 1h 30m |
Cheap flights from New York to Montreal
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Other airports within about 160 km that also have nonstop flights on this trip. A different airport can be cheaper; add the ground transfer before deciding.
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Smart ways to pay less on New York–Montreal
- Search the city code. Several airports serve this trip; searching NYC → YMQ shows them all at once.
- This route is competitive. With 5 airlines flying nonstop, fare sales are common. Set a price alert and book when it drops below the usual range.
- Count the bags on budget fares. Porter Airlines sell low base fares on this route; add bag and seat fees before comparing with full-service airlines.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the calendar view on the booking site; moving a departure by a day or two is usually the easiest saving.
- Check every option on short trips. Low-cost carriers and sometimes trains can undercut the big airlines; check where they actually land.
- No hidden-city tricks. Skipping legs breaks airline rules and can cancel your return flight.
Hotels in Montreal
Popular areas to stay: Old Montreal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Downtown, Mile End
Travel extras for Montreal
🧩 Trip add-ons: with or without?
- Prefer nonstop flights or one connection with a comfortable buffer (strollers, security and bathroom stops take time).
- Pick seats together when you book; some fares charge for seat selection.
- Hubs with free stopover programs (e.g. Lisbon/Porto, Reykjavík, Istanbul) can break up a long trip. See conditions on the official pages.
- Check passport and visa rules for each child; some countries need extra documents for minors.
- Cheaper one-stop itineraries can be worth it if you value the savings over the extra hours.
- Carry-on only and light packing make tight connections less risky.
- Overnight layovers can be a free mini-trip if you're happy to leave the airport (visa rules apply).
📶 Mobile data
✓ Data from the moment you land; install before you fly; keep your number for calls/SMS on dual-SIM phones.
✗ Phone must be unlocked and eSIM-capable; most plans are data-only.
✓ Free if your plan includes roaming or you live on Wi-Fi.
✗ Roaming fees can be high; airport/café Wi-Fi is slower and less secure.
In-flight Wi-Fi is sold by the airline; availability and price vary by airline and aircraft.
🛡 Travel insurance
✓ Can cover medical costs abroad, cancellation, delays and lost bags, depending on the policy.
✗ Costs extra; exclusions, excess and pre-existing-condition rules vary.
✓ No premium to pay; some credit cards include limited trip cover.
✗ You pay medical bills abroad and non-refundable costs yourself.
This is general information, not insurance advice. Compare policies and read the terms before you buy.
🚕 Airport transfer
✓ Fixed price, driver waits at arrivals, handy late at night or with kids and bags.
✗ Usually costs more than public transport.
✓ Often cheapest; no booking needed.
✗ Can be confusing on arrival; taxi prices can vary.
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New York to Montreal: questions travelers ask
How can I find cheap flights from New York to Montreal?
Compare live fares with flexible dates, include every airport (EWR, JFK, LGA / YUL, YHU), check the 5 nonstop airline(s) and one-stop options via —, and add bag fees before comparing.
Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Montreal?
According to current route data: Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Porter Airlines, United Airlines.
How long is the flight from New York to Montreal?
Scheduled nonstop flights take about 1h 33m. The great-circle distance is about 525 km (326 miles).
What is the time difference between New York and Montreal?
Montreal and New York are in the same time zone right now. Daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates in different countries, so the gap can change during the year.
Which airports serve this route?
Nonstop flights operate between EWR–YUL; LGA–YUL.
Do I need a visa?
Entry rules depend on your citizenship. Check the official government website of the destination country (Canada) and your airline before you book.
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Route data: current nonstop schedules from an open airline-route dataset (updated weekly). Distances are great-circle; time differences are computed for today. Prices come from live searches on partner sites and aren't guaranteed until you book.