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 $2131 (about 22% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Queenstown on 57 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 $2036 to $2377, with a median of $2131. 17 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $2131 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 57
Lowest recorded $2036
Median day $2131
Highest recorded $2377

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

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.

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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