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Flights from Montreal to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Montreal to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Chicago, about 3h 48m door to door (95 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 48m
Montreal to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey3h 48mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Montreal to Detroit
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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YMQ New York (EWR) DTT
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Thu14:00 YMQ15:09 EWR1h 06m connection16:15 EWR17:48 DTTAir Canada + United Airlines
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YMQ Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Tue13:30 YMQ14:36 ORD1h 09m connection15:45 ORD17:50 DTTAir Canada + United Airlines
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YMQ Toronto (YYZ) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Sat13:45 YMQ14:47 YYZ2h 28m connection17:15 YYZ18:19 DTTAir Canada + Air Canada Jazz
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YMQ Washington (IAD) DTT
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun09:30 YMQ10:56 IAD1h 49m connection12:45 IAD14:04 DTTRepublic Airlines
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YMQ Boston (BOS) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Mon14:15 YMQ15:20 BOS2h 10m connection17:30 BOS19:24 DTTAir Canada + Delta Air Lines
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YMQ Philadelphia (PHL) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat13:30 YMQ14:41 PHL2h 49m connection17:30 PHL18:47 DTTAir Canada Jazz + Delta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 838 km520 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDetroit vs Montreal
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- YUL, YHU, YMX → DTW
Flights from Montreal to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Montreal to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Chicago and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 838 km.
Where do you change planes between Montreal and Detroit?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ) and Washington (IAD). Porter Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Montreal and Detroit?
Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).





