Lowest fares from Montreal to New York
Montreal to New York at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada and American Airlines to LaGuardia, and Porter and United to Newark
- Flying time
- About 1h 10m nonstop
- Distance
- 534 km
- Leaving from
- Montréal–Trudeau (YUL)
- Arriving at
- JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR)
- Time difference
- New York is usually on the same time as Montreal.
- Cheapest time
- January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Montreal to New York
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Montreal to New York fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Montreal to New York every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $153 one way, on Oct 27, 2026 (for travel in December 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $155 to $184: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $187 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- December 2026 (median $184 over 27 days); priciest: July 2027 (median $296)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada, United Airlines
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (23 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Montreal to New York for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada and American Airlines to LaGuardia, and Porter and United to Newark. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. For US trips, flying from Plattsburgh (PBG) or Burlington (BTV) across the border is sometimes much cheaper.
- Getting to the airport in Montreal: The 747 bus runs 24/7 between the airport and downtown and costs a fraction of a taxi.
- Arriving in New York: Compare all three airports, since Newark is often cheapest. The AirTrain plus subway or NJ Transit costs far less than a taxi.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Montreal to New York flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Montreal to New York?
In recent searches, round trips from Montreal to New York started at $300 and one-way fares started at $192. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Montreal to New York?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Montreal and New York: Air Canada and American Airlines to LaGuardia, and Porter and United to Newark. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Montreal to New York?
A nonstop flight covers about 534 km and takes roughly 1h 10m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 3 to 5 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Montreal to New York?
Nonstop: Air Canada and American Airlines to LaGuardia, and Porter and United to Newark. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to New York?
January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve New York?
New York is served by JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR). Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What do Canadians need to travel to New York?
Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
What's the time difference between Montreal and New York?
New York is usually on the same time as Montreal.
How much have Montreal to New York fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $155 and $184 and the lowest we saw was $153. December 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to New York?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month.