Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is 17 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located. Montreal operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from AKL to Montreal.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from AKL to Montreal. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you have a passport from New Zealand, you will need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Auckland Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
AKL is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near AKL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Montreal
R 10,876 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 22,695. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from AKL to Montreal. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Auckland Airport to Montreal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to Montreal.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Auckland Airport to Montreal. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. Following your flight from Auckland Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near YHU. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from AKL to Montreal at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Auckland Airport to Montreal while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Montreal, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Montreal in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from AKL to Montreal in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
After locking in your flight from Auckland Airport to Montreal, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Montreal and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Auckland Airport to Montreal.
