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 $2131 (about 8% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Wellington on 56 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $2013 to $2425, with a median of $2131. 20 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $2131 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 56
Lowest recorded $2013
Median day $2131
Highest recorded $2425

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

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.

Entry requirements and health

Travel authorization required

No visa here, but you'll want to grab an electronic travel authorization online before you fly. It only takes a few minutes, so sort it out a few days ahead - the airline checks for it at the gate.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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