{ "response": { "Key": "LGA-YMQ", "orig": { "code": "LGA", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "La Guardia Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "YMQ", "type": "airport", "city": "Montréal", "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec", "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Montréal is about 320 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 1 hour 31 minutes. The return leg is about the same, at 1 hour 30 minutes. Connecting itineraries, when needed, generally take around 3 to 5 hours total.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "Yes, Air Canada, Delta, and American all fly nonstop from LaGuardia to Montréal (YUL), each operating daily. Air Canada runs the most flights — up to 120 a week spread across the day — Delta offers about 37 weekly departures, and American just 14. The flight takes roughly 90 minutes, and typical fares range from around $293 on Air Canada to $496 on Delta and $788 on American.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_aircraft", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?", "answer": "From Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the 747 express bus is the most popular way to reach the city center; it runs 24/7 every 10–15 minutes and takes about 30–60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis offer a fixed fare of $49.45 to downtown (daytime), while rideshares like Uber and Lyft are available with pickup zones outside arrivals. Car rentals are on-site at the terminal, and a future REM light-rail link is under construction. For most travelers, the 747 bus provides the best balance of speed, cost, and frequency.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/29089144643357-How-much-does-a-taxi-ride-cost", "title": "How much does a taxi ride cost? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-09-12T15:26:23Z" }, { "url": "http://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000103337-Ground-Transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Montreal", "title": "Transportation in Montreal", "time_published": "2026-03-15T16:43:15Z" }, { "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL", "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Montréal are October, September, and January, with average fares around $237–$252. The most expensive months are July, December, and August, when average fares climb to $285–$298.", "methodology": "This seasonal price baseline is a 365-day daily curve of typical round-trip fares for the route, precomputed monthly in-house from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive (the same data that backs the site), not a third party. For each calendar day we take a representative round-trip fare — a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings — and Gaussian-smooth the series so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled: the seasonal shape is borrowed from the nearest dense routes (by origin-and-destination great-circle distance) with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings, so a sparse route still shows a plausible curve. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "For flights from New York City (LGA) to Montréal (YMQ), the optimal booking window is 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when average fares are lowest at around $212. Booking about 30 days ahead hits the absolute cheapest price, while fares climb steadily to $303 if you book 5-6 months out. For summer and holiday periods, demand is higher, so you should lean toward the earlier end of that window or even 6-8 weeks ahead to lock in the best fare.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. It expresses the typical round-trip fare as a function of how many days before departure a trip is booked — from about 180 days out down to the day of departure — aggregating the route's bookings by advance-purchase days and Gaussian-smoothing the curve the same way as the seasonal baseline. From that curve we highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare as the suggested booking window. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled from the nearest dense routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "No red‑eye flights are available from New York LaGuardia to Montréal — the schedule shows no nonstop overnight service and no connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines operate nonstop from New York LaGuardia to Montréal. Air Canada runs the most flights, with about 120 weekly departures and a median fare around $293. Delta offers roughly 37 weekly flights at a median of $496, while American has 14 weekly flights with a median fare near $788.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Montréal?", "answer": "For a connection from New York City to Montréal, common hubs that keep total travel time competitive include Toronto (YYZ), Philadelphia (PHL), and Detroit (DTW). Toronto offers the most frequent connections and is the closest hub to Montréal, minimizing overall journey time. Philadelphia and Detroit provide efficient transfers and are major hubs for American Airlines and Delta, respectively, with multiple daily flights. As both the U.S. and Canada are part of the same immigration preclearance area, transit is seamless without additional visa requirements." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?", "answer": "May to June and September to early October offer comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than the summer peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay; U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short visits but must have an eTA if flying, along with proof of onward travel, a payment method for bags, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?", "answer": "Montréal has one main passenger airport, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, located about 20 km from downtown. It serves all major airlines and is the only airport you will use." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to La Guardia Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Manhattan, the fastest option is a taxi or ride-share, taking about 30-45 minutes and costing more. The most popular budget route is the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from Jackson Heights, connecting to the subway at 74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Shared shuttle vans and private car services offer a middle ground in cost and convenience, with door-to-door service. Driving yourself is possible, but parking at the airport is expensive and traffic can be heavy.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport", "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z" }, { "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html", "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT", "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?", "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. However, the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal via a complimentary shuttle, providing a convenient option for travelers. Alternatively, the terminal itself offers designated rest areas with benches and loungers for those who prefer to sleep in the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/montreal-trudeau-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Montreal Trudeau Airport Guide (YUL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:16Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulsa-sheraton-montreal-airport-hotel/overview/", "title": "Hotel Near Montreal-Trudeau Airport | Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL", "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2025-11-10T16:31:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport", "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/canada/quebec/montreal/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_montreal_airport_yul-XSR8BL?property=YULLE", "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL", "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360000864457-Are-there-lockers-at-the-airport", "title": "Are there lockers at the airport? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-05T04:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia to Montréal are the Embraer 175 and the Canadair Regional Jet 900, both operated by Air Canada. Air Canada also flies the Airbus A220-200 on some frequencies, while Air Transat (and its partner Pascan) occasionally use the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprop, and American Airlines fields the Embraer 170. The exact aircraft varies by day and by airline, and on this short regional route Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available though the experience differs by carrier.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft", "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At LaGuardia Airport, you'll find the Delta Sky Club in Terminal C and the Centurion Lounge and Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Terminal B, Concourse B-C. The Delta Sky Club is one of Delta's largest, offering seasonally inspired food, a premium bar, and upscale amenities. The Centurion Lounge provides a spa experience (available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and operates from 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Access to the Delta Sky Club is available for Delta One, SkyTeam Premium Cabin, and eligible elite status holders, while the Centurion Lounge welcomes American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge admits Chase Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass members.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/", "title": "LaGuardia Airport - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T20:00:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/LGA", "title": "American Express Lounges at LaGuardia Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LGA", "title": "American Express Lounges at LaGuardia Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/laguardia", "title": "Laguardia Airport LGA Lounges - LGA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-laguardia-airport-map", "title": "LaGuardia (LGA) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2022-06-04T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "Between New York City and Montréal, baggage rules vary by airline. Basic economy fares often exclude a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Montréal?", "answer": "On flights from New York City to Montréal, you'll typically find Economy and, on some airlines, a larger seat with extra legroom marketed as Premium Economy; flat-bed Business class is not common on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible tickets and premium cabins generally permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares rarely do." } } } }