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Montreal → Detroit Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Detroit (DTW)
Timezone shift 0h Direction neutral Flight time 2h 2m Distance 850 km Direct 2 airlines
Overview Airlines(20) Awards(2) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
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Montreal to Detroit Flights Flights from Montreal to Detroit are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:00 and 12:52. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 850 km (528 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Arrival Strategy for Detroit How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.
Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.
For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.
Best Time to Visit Detroit Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
YUL
Comfort: 1.4/10
Min connection: 45min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
06:00 Canadair Regional Jet 900 2h 2m
06:00 Canadair Regional Jet 900 2h 2m
06:00 Canadair Regional Jet 700 2h 2m
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Jetlag Score 100
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 0.0 days
Aggressive 0.0 days
Direction neutral
Route Facts Origin YUL
Destination DTW
Distance 850 km
Timezone Shift 0h
Direct Airlines 2
Currency USD
Languages English,Spanish
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