Montréal to Peoria flights
Peoria lies 1,402 km (871 mi) west of Montréal, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Montréal | Peoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 115,070 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | YUL, 13 km out | PIA, 9 km out |
Clocks in Peoria are 1 h behind Montréal right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Peoria
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Montréal
Montréal is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU, 13 km), Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX, 40 km), Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG, 96 km).
Arriving in Peoria
Peoria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 62 km), Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Peoria from Montréal?
1,402 km (871 mi) in a straight line, west of Montréal.
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Peoria by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Peoria?
Peoria is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Montréal to Peoria flights?
Typically Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA); Peoria also has BMI, SPI.
What currency do I need in Peoria?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.