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Cheap flights from Montreal to South Island from C$ 1,210

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — CHC
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Wed 28/105:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops30h 20m
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/116:10 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops28h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/4C$ 1,774
Wed 28/105:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/116:10 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops32h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 1,788
Sun 9/86:25 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/86:30 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops29h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4C$ 1,880
Thu 14/58:10 a.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops35h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 27/56:10 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops29h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 1,910
Thu 29/105:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops32h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 1,916
Thu 29/105:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 30/116:10 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops32h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 1,923
Sat 31/105:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 4/116:00 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops32h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,948
Fri 30/105:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CHC
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 2/126:10 a.m.
CHC
-
YUL
2 stops28h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 1,959
Sun 17/56:45 a.m.
YUL
-
ZQN
3 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/53:25 p.m.
ZQN
-
YUL
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 2,109
Mon 18/54:55 p.m.
YUL
-
ZQN
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/53:25 p.m.
ZQN
-
YUL
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4C$ 2,151
Wed 9/98:30 a.m.
YUL
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 20m
Air New Zealand
Wed 7/103:05 p.m.
ZQN
-
YUL
2 stops26h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/3C$ 2,514
Tue 8/94:55 p.m.
YUL
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 55m
Air New Zealand
Wed 7/102:15 p.m.
ZQN
-
YUL
2 stops27h 24m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/3C$ 2,517

Find flight deals from Montreal to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Montreal to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,910

One-way from

C$ 1,210
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Montreal to South Island
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Montreal to South Island
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Return

Price

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MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 9/8

6:25 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

2 stops29h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 29/8

6:30 a.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops29h 09m

C$ 1,880

MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 14/5

8:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops35h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

6:10 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 1,910

MontrealQueenstown

YUL - ZQN

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 17/5

6:45 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

3 stops39h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/5

3:25 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

3 stops31h 40m

C$ 2,109

MontrealQueenstown

YUL - ZQN

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 18/5

4:55 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

3 stops34h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/5

3:25 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

3 stops31h 40m

C$ 2,187

MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 14/5

6:25 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

3 stops31h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

9:05 p.m.-4:58 p.m.

3 stops35h 53m

C$ 2,365

MontrealQueenstown

YUL - ZQN

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/8

8:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

2 stops38h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/8

3:25 p.m.-8:48 p.m.

2 stops45h 23m

C$ 2,745

MontrealBlenheim

YUL - BHE

YULBHE

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 14/5

7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

3 stops37h 30m

Blenheim

Thu 21/5

8:40 a.m.-6:51 a.m.

3 stops38h 11m

C$ 2,821

MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 16/5

4:55 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

2 stops24h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

6:45 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

3 stops40h 30m

C$ 2,997

MontrealQueenstown

YUL - ZQN

YULZQN

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/8

4:40 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

3 stops29h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/8

3:25 p.m.-7:24 p.m.

2 stops43h 59m

C$ 3,436

MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 16/5

10:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

3 stops58h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

5:45 p.m.-3:21 p.m.

3 stops61h 36m

C$ 3,587

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Montreal to South Island, such as Air New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to South Island?

    United Airlines and Air New Zealand can get you from Montreal to South Island in just under 35h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 15m. 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?

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    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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Top 3 airlines flying from Montreal to South Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,283AverageC$ 1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,734AverageC$ 2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 2,190AverageC$ 2,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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