How long is the flight from Montreal to South Island?

Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, and Air Canada can get you from Montreal to South Island in just under 36h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14894 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Montreal to South Island?

While some choose either Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Queenstown Intl or Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Blenheim, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Christchurch is the most popular route from Montreal to South Island.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to EDG?

When flying from Montreal to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to South Island that include hotel bookings?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to South Island.

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Sat 7/116:15 p.m. -

2 stops36h 35m

Sun 13/1210:55 a.m. -

2 stops24h 09m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,111

Sun 1/118:45 a.m. -

2 stops45h 40m

Wed 25/116:20 a.m. -

2 stops42h 50m

Deal found 10/9C$ 2,139

Mon 2/116:15 p.m. -

2 stops36h 10m

Tue 24/116:10 a.m. -

2 stops28h 54m

Deal found 11/9C$ 2,144

Mon 2/116:15 p.m. -

2 stops44h 35m

Tue 24/117:05 p.m. -

2 stops63h 41m

Deal found 7/9C$ 2,171

Sat 12/127:30 a.m. -

2 stops32h 45m

Sat 16/17:05 p.m. -

2 stops43h 40m

Deal found 9/9C$ 2,516

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Montreal to South Island that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2026.

Mon 2/116:15 p.m. -

2 stops36h 10m

Tue 24/116:05 a.m. -

2 stops31h 30m

Deal found 9/9C$ 2,150

Mon 2/116:15 p.m. -

2 stops44h 35m

Tue 24/117:05 p.m. -

2 stops63h 41m

Deal found 7/9C$ 2,171

Thu 4/29:05 p.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Wed 24/23:05 p.m. -

2 stops41h 00m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,298

Fri 26/26:15 p.m. -

2 stops36h 35m

Sat 6/36:10 a.m. -

3 stops33h 34m

Deal found 12/9C$ 2,405

Sun 28/26:00 p.m. -

1 stop22h 35m

Sun 14/31:15 p.m. -

1 stop20h 27m

Deal found 11/9C$ 2,798

Fri 26/28:45 a.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Sat 6/36:10 p.m. -

2 stops40h 51m

Deal found 12/9C$ 2,186

Sat 6/39:05 p.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Wed 10/33:05 p.m. -

2 stops41h 00m

Deal found 11/9C$ 2,444

Sat 12/127:30 a.m. -

2 stops32h 45m

Sat 16/17:05 p.m. -

2 stops43h 40m

Deal found 9/9C$ 2,516

Sat 12/127:30 a.m. -

2 stops47h 20m

Sat 16/16:10 a.m. -

2 stops52h 54m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,633

Tue 9/29:05 p.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Sat 20/212:30 p.m. -

2 stops43h 35m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,456

Mon 15/23:10 p.m. -

3 stops32h 30m

Mon 22/39:00 a.m. -

2 stops25h 01m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,542

Sat 6/29:05 p.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Thu 25/23:05 p.m. -

2 stops41h 00m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,456

Sat 12/126:15 p.m. -

2 stops27h 20m

Sat 16/16:10 a.m. -

3 stops30h 50m

Deal found 9/9C$ 2,662

Sat 6/29:05 p.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Fri 19/22:05 p.m. -

2 stops42h 00m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,456

Sat 6/29:05 p.m. -

2 stops46h 05m

Sat 20/212:30 p.m. -

2 stops43h 35m

Deal found 8/9C$ 2,512

Thu 4/26:15 p.m. -

2 stops49h 50m

Sun 21/23:45 p.m. -

2 stops43h 00m

Deal found 8/9C$ 4,631

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92h 43m total
Montreal to South Island

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46h 10m total
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MontrealChristchurch

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CHC Christchurch

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 12/11

6:45 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

3 stops39h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,176

MontrealQueenstown

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 6/11

6:45 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

3 stops33h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,261

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MontrealChristchurch

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CHC Christchurch

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 13/11

6:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

3 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,275

MontrealQueenstown

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 5/11

6:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

3 stops34h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,307

MontrealChristchurch

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CHC Christchurch

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 7/11

8:00 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

3 stops44h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,366

MontrealQueenstown

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 20/10

6:30 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops46h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,555

MontrealChristchurch

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CHC Christchurch

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 8/11

5:55 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

2 stops44h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,710

MontrealChristchurch

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CHC Christchurch

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 9/11

8:45 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,724

MontrealChristchurch

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CHC Christchurch

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 2/10

8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

3 stops35h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,724

MontrealQueenstown

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 2/11

8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops38h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,742

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How long is the flight from Montreal to South Island?
Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, and Air Canada can get you from Montreal to South Island in just under 36h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14894 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Montreal to South Island?
While some choose either Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Queenstown Intl or Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Blenheim, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Christchurch is the most popular route from Montreal to South Island.
Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Montreal to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Air Canada	CheapestC$ 1,729	AverageC$ 2,391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	CheapestC$ 2,005	AverageC$ 2,389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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