Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Wellington, New Zealand
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Wellington from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Wellington usually run between $2100 and $2550. The best fare spotted recently is $2143 (about 2% below the typical price).
Wellington is New Zealand's compact, creative capital, wedged between a working harbour and steep green hills at the bottom of the North Island. It packs a lot into a small footprint: a lively waterfront, strong coffee and craft beer, a film-industry pedigree and a wind that locals wear as a badge of honour. Come explore the coolest little capital!
When to go
Seasons are flipped from Canada: summer (December to February) brings the warmest, driest and calmest weather, ideal for the waterfront and hill walks. Spring and autumn are pleasant but breezier, and Wellington is famous for its wind year-round, so pack a layer. Winter (June to August) is cool and wet rather than snowy, and the city stays lively indoors with museums, cafes and bars.
Getting there from Montreal
Wellington is a very long trip from eastern Canada, with multiple stops and more than a day of travel. From Québec City or Montréal you would connect through a US West Coast hub such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, then a Pacific gateway like Auckland or Sydney, before the short domestic-style hop down to Wellington. You will cross the international date line and lose a calendar day heading over, so plan around that.
What to see and do
- Te Papa, the national museum
- The Cable Car and the Botanic Garden
- The Mount Victoria lookout
- Weta Workshop
Good to know before you go
The currency is the New Zealand dollar. Getting around is easy: Uber works in the city, the Metlink buses and trains are handy, and the historic Cable Car climbs from downtown to the Botanic Garden. The compact centre is very walkable, if hilly, and English is the main language with Māori widely used. Tap-to-pay is standard, and you can pair a couple of Wellington days with the Interislander ferry if you are heading on to the South Island.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.