Montreal to New York flights
about 2 flights a week across 12 operators, most often on the Embraer E170/E175. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Montreal to New York take?
Flight time from Montreal (YUL) to New York (LGA) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Montreal to New York?
Airline availability for YUL to LGA changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Montreal to New York?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YUL to LGA varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- EDV5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 6 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| EDV | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on YUL → LGA
We observed 29 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 2.3 per week) across 12 airlines.
Departures cluster around 00:00–01:00 UTC, 14:00–15:00 UTC, 22:00–23:00 UTC, busiest on Friday and Saturday.
On-time performance: 42.9% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 13.4 min, based on 7 timed flights).
In 2025, 417,634 passengers flew between LGA and YUL (both directions) on 6,573 flights, led by QK. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Planning YUL → LGA
YUL to LGA is a short-haul route of 522 km (324 mi). See the return LGA → YUL route.
Alternative airports near Montreal: Montreal (YHU) — 26 km, Montreal (YMX) — 33 km, St. Jean (YJN) — 41 km.
Alternative airports near New York: New York (JRA) — 12 km, New York (JRB) — 14 km, New York (JFK) — 17 km.