Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Queenstown, New Zealand
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Queenstown from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Queenstown usually run between $2450 and $3000. The best fare spotted recently is $2143 (about 16% below the typical price).
Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital, a small resort town set on the shore of Lake Wakatipu under the jagged peaks of the Remarkables. It is where bungy jumping was born and where jet boats, hikes and ski fields are all within reach, but the lake and mountain views alone are worth the trip. Come get your heart racing!
When to go
Seasons are flipped from Canada, and Queenstown has two peaks: summer (December to February) for hiking, biking and lake days, and ski season (June to August) for the nearby fields at Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. Autumn (March to May) is gorgeous, with golden trees and fewer crowds. Spring (September to November) is a quieter shoulder with a mix of late snow and warming days.
Getting there from Montreal
Queenstown is one of the longest trips you can make from eastern Canada, with multiple stops and well over a day of travel. From Québec City or Montréal you connect through a US West Coast hub such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, then a Pacific gateway like Auckland or Sydney, before the scenic final leg into Queenstown. You will cross the international date line and lose a calendar day on the way over, so build in a buffer.
What to see and do
- The Skyline Gondola and luge
- The original bungy at Kawarau Bridge
- Lake Wakatipu and the TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Day trips to Milford Sound
Good to know before you go
The currency is the New Zealand dollar. Getting around is simple: the town centre is compact and walkable, the Orbus buses are cheap, Uber operates, and adventure and ski shuttles run out to trailheads and the fields in season. English is the main language with Māori widely used. Book big-ticket activities like Milford Sound day trips and bungy ahead in peak season, and tap-to-pay works everywhere.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.