JFK to YUL Turbulence Forecast
Is the New York to Montreal flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
New York · Montreal · 1h 20m
⚠️ Light turbulence today
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for JFK–YUL
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About the JFK–YUL route
The New York to Montreal domestic route is generally one of the smoother flights in the US network, covering 370 miles at around 33,000 feet. Turbulence is most common when weather systems cross the Midwest or when the flight path skirts the Rocky Mountains. Short duration means any rough patches pass quickly.
The route is served by Air Canada, Delta on Airbus A319 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 370 miles (321 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source.
Turbulence levels on JFK–YUL
What to expect at each phase of the flight
SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible
Best time to fly JFK–YUL
Turbulence by month
Best seat on JFK–YUL
Boeing 737 (162 seats)
✓ Wing
Rows 10–22
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the plains. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · November
Some light chop over the plains — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in May.
Regular traveler · May
Flew New York–Montreal in January, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the New York to Montreal flight turbulent?
The JFK–YUL route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 22/100.
When is turbulence worst on JFK to YUL?
Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on JFK to YUL?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (162 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from JFK to YUL?
The JFK to YUL flight takes approximately 1h 20m, covering 370 miles (321 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly JFK to YUL?
The main airlines operating this route are Air Canada, Delta, flying Airbus A319 · Boeing 737 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data
