Nonstop flight about 1 h 15
New York City from Montreal
Published October 4, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Montreal, a nonstop flight gets you in New York City in about 1 h 15. You land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 21 km from the destination, after 537 km of flight. You can also fly nonstop to EWR (about 1 h 14) and LGA (about 1 h 13).
In New York City, the best time for a trip is June to October, with daytime highs up to 27 °C.
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Plan a trip- Flight time from Montreal
- about 1 h 15
- Flight distance YUL to JFK
- 537 km
- Nonstop from YUL to 3 airports
- Nonstop flight
- Best time to go
- June to October
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choosing the right Montreal to New York flight
Start by setting the date range for your New York City trip, then compare flights through the live booking options on this page. A New York itinerary works well when you pair the flight with a stay in a well connected neighbourhood.
New York CityiPhoto: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
New YorkiPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTravellers from Montréal-Trudeau airport can use a morning departure to begin sightseeing after arrival. An afternoon flight may suit a slower first evening, especially when a hotel check in and a neighbourhood walk come first. Since fares change, use the page's live partner results and compare the flight options before making a decision.
Keep the trip practical by checking the departure and return details together. Look for a combination that fits your preferred pace and the areas you want to visit. A direct service can make the route more straightforward, while a connection may suit travellers whose Montreal plans require a later airport arrival.
- Compare live flight prices in CAD
- Choose dates that match your New York City plans
- Select a stay near the neighbourhoods you plan to visit
New York CityiPhoto: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew YorkiPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWhere to base yourself in New York City
Manhattan is a strong base for first time visitors because major sights, subway lines, restaurants and shops sit close together. Midtown works well for convenient access to Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building. Lower Manhattan places you near ferry connections, historic streets and waterfront views.
ManhattaniPhoto: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Long IslandiPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoose Brooklyn when your priority is neighbourhood character, parks, food and a change of scenery from Manhattan. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope each offer a different atmosphere, with rail and subway links that help you move across the city. Queens also rewards a day trip, with neighbourhoods such as Astoria, Jackson Heights and Long Island City giving you more room to explore.
Your base should match the trip rather than one famous address. A relaxed holiday may benefit from a calm residential area, while a short city break benefits from strong transit access. HolidayWow can place the stay, daily routes and attractions on a map, making it easier to decide how much time you want to spend moving.
- Midtown for Central Park and major Manhattan sights
- Lower Manhattan for ferries and waterfront streets
- Brooklyn for neighbourhood walks and local atmosphere
ManhattaniPhoto: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLong IslandiPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Match the season to New York weather
New York City has a varied seasonal character, and the best month depends on whether you want city walks, outdoor views or comfortable sightseeing. January and February are cool, with typical daytime temperatures of 4 °C and overnight readings around -1 °C. March offers a gradual change, with daytime temperatures reaching 7 °C and nights near 2 °C.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsApril and May are comfortable for exploring on foot and visiting neighbourhoods at a relaxed pace. Summer brings the warmest weather, with July reaching 27 °C during the day and 22 °C overnight. Autumn is useful for waterfront walks, bridges and skyline views, while November provides cool, crisp conditions for a city itinerary centred on indoor attractions and restaurants.
Rain and seasonal conditions can shape each day, so carry a compact umbrella and plan a mix of outdoor and indoor stops. The planner provides climate information for every month, helping you compare conditions before dates are fixed. For a family holiday, spring and autumn often provide a balanced rhythm for outdoor attractions and indoor activities.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFrom Montreal to New York City
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VancouveriPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
OttawaiPhoto: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCalgary lies {{dist.home:YYC}} away. Ottawa lies {{dist.home:YOW}} away. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.
VancouveriPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOttawaiPhoto: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Airports at the destination
From Montreal you fly nonstop to 3 airports nearby. Closest to the destination is John F. Kennedy International Airport, at 21 km.
- JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport21 km to the destination, about 1 h 15 from YUL, 537 km of flightNonstop
- EWRNewark Liberty International Airport14 km to the destination, about 1 h 14 from YUL, 532 km of flightNonstop
- LGALaGuardia Airport13 km to the destination, about 1 h 13 from YUL, 522 km of flightNonstop
Best time to travel in New York City
In New York City, the best time for a trip is June to October, with daytime highs up to 27 °C.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Night °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Rain days | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
New York City through the year
July is the hottest month at 27 °C, while January drops to 4 °C. Rain is rarest in November (8 days) and most frequent in July (15 days). The sunniest month is June with 9 hours a day.
For walking and sightseeing in pleasant warmth, aim for June, July, August and September.
- January: 4 °C, 10 rain days, 4 h of sun
- February: 4 °C, 10 rain days, 5 h of sun
- March: 7 °C, 10 rain days, 6 h of sun
- April: 12 °C, 11 rain days, 7 h of sun
- May: 17 °C, 12 rain days, 8 h of sun
- June: 23 °C, 13 rain days, 9 h of sun
- July: 27 °C, 15 rain days, 9 h of sun
- August: 26 °C, 13 rain days, 8 h of sun
- September: 23 °C, 10 rain days, 7 h of sun
- October: 18 °C, 9 rain days, 6 h of sun
- November: 12 °C, 8 rain days, 5 h of sun
- December: 7 °C, 11 rain days, 4 h of sun
Busy and quiet months in New York City
Search interest for New York City peaks in August and is lowest in February, based on monthly search volumes.
How to shape a June day in New York City
Mornings suit an unhurried walk through the old streets or along the water. The warmest hours, at 23 °C, are perfect for being outside. Evenings drop to 17 °C, so plan dinner somewhere warm and keep a layer handy.
Packing for New York City in July
With 27 °C by day and 22 °C at night and 15 rain days in July, pack for heat. Your plan builds this list for you and updates it when you change the dates.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A packable rain jacket or umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in New York City month by month
- January4 °C
- February4 °C
- March7 °C
- April12 °C
- May17 °C
- June23 °C
- July27 °C
- August26 °C
- September23 °C
- October18 °C
- November12 °C
- December7 °C
Nonstop flights in New York City from other airports
Besides Montreal, nonstop flights in New York City leave from 5 other airports; the closest to Montreal is Ottawa, with a flight time of about 1 h 14.
- YULNew York City from Montrealabout 1 h 15 to JFK, nonstop
- YOWNew York City from Ottawaabout 1 h 14 to EWR, nonstop
- YYZNew York City from Torontoabout 1 h 16 to EWR, nonstop
- YHZNew York City from Halifaxabout 1 h 43 to JFK, nonstop
- YYCNew York City from Calgaryabout 4 h 19 to EWR, nonstop
- YVRNew York City from Vancouverabout 5 h 03 to EWR, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Prices for New York City
Stays, tours and flights for New York City show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.
A three day New York itinerary from Montreal
On your first day, settle into Midtown and visit Central Park before heading toward the Empire State Building. Continue with a walk through Rockefeller Center and Times Square, then choose a dinner area that suits your group. Keeping the first day focused gives you time to understand the city layout after the flight and hotel arrival.
Spend the second day exploring Lower Manhattan, where you can walk through historic streets, visit the waterfront and take a ferry for views of the skyline. Add a museum or a reserved cultural activity for a change of pace. In the evening, return to the neighbourhood where you are staying rather than adding a long transfer to the itinerary.
Use the third day for Brooklyn or Queens. A Brooklyn day can combine a bridge walk, neighbourhood food and a park visit, while Queens offers a rewarding route through local food districts and waterfront areas. A balanced plan with two or three stops each day leaves space for unplanned discoveries and a comfortable final evening.
Plan a longer stay with a Long Weekend mindset
A long weekend gives you enough time for New York's main attractions while keeping the trip easy to manage. Use Montreal as your departure point, choose a neighbourhood stay and build a plan around three or four full days. The Long Weekend planner can help connect Canadian public holidays and leave days with a city break, while the usual Canadian planning expectation gives you room to compare dates.
For seven days, give each borough a clear role. Spend one day in Midtown, one in Lower Manhattan, one in Brooklyn and one in Queens, with additional time for museums, shopping, food and a relaxed park morning. Add a flexible day for a museum, a performance or a neighbourhood you want to explore at your own pace.
HolidayWOW reads your destination, dates, group and preferred pace from a sentence or voice input. The map places each stop and daily route, and you can move a stop, swap an attraction or lighten a day. This makes a long weekend easy to refine once the flight and stay are chosen.
Use one plan for flights, stays and shared ideas
Keep the trip together by using one plan for the flight, accommodation, activities and daily routes. The page shows live prices from partners in CAD, so you can review current options while shaping the stay. Booking links open in your language and currency, helping you move from a route to a reservation without losing the rest of your itinerary.
A shared plan is useful when friends or family are choosing neighbourhoods together. Group members can comment, vote and view the same days, while roles control who can make edits. The document vault keeps passports, tickets and confirmations connected to the trip, and the budget view can track costs in your home currency.
Packing and practical checklists follow the selected month and destination. Large text and voice input make the planner comfortable for different planning styles. The app is free to download and to plan with, so you can start with the Montreal to New York idea and refine it as your dates and group become clear.
- Review live flight and stay prices in CAD
- Share the route with your travel group
- Add tickets and confirmations to the document vault
New York City from Montreal: frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Montreal?
The route connects Montréal with a destination known for Manhattan landmarks, neighbourhoods, museums, parks and waterfront walks. Your plan can include the airport journey, flight, stay and daily routes.
What is the best month to fly from Montreal to New York City?
The best month depends on your priorities. Spring and autumn suit comfortable neighbourhood walks, while summer offers the warmest city days. Winter supports indoor attractions, and November brings cooler conditions. Compare the climate details before choosing your dates.
Can I plan a New York City trip on a map?
Yes. HolidayWOW draws each day as a route, with stops marked as map pins and travel legs shown between them. You can adjust the pace, move an attraction to another day or ask the assistant to change the route while keeping the whole plan organised.
Where should I stay in New York City?
Midtown is convenient for Central Park and major Manhattan sights, while Lower Manhattan suits ferries and waterfront streets. Brooklyn offers a more relaxed neighbourhood experience with strong links into the city. Your choice depends on the places you want to visit and the pace you prefer.
How can I book a Montreal to New York City trip?
Compare live flight and stay options in CAD, then use the partner links inside your plan to continue booking. The page also includes transport and activities with live prices or a live price check. Share the itinerary with your group and keep confirmations together in the document vault.
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