Statistics on Montreal-Christchurch flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Christchurch (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Christchurch from Montreal airport is $ 1851 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1672 (in may) and $ 2102 (in january), which is a saving of $ 180 or a surplus of $ 251 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1568 to $1622 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Christchurch before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Christchurch plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1586 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1672, saving $ 180 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1851). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2102).
Flight Montreal-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1806 | $ 2102 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1598 | $ 1770 | fair price |
| March | $ 1498 | $ 1673 | good price |
| April | $ 1623 | $ 1771 | fair price |
| May | $ 1460 | $ 1672 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1546 | $ 1765 | fair price |
| July | $ 1744 | $ 1922 | fair price |
| August | $ 1548 | $ 1987 | fair price |
| September | $ 1544 | $ 1881 | fair price |
| October | $ 1775 | $ 2020 | fair price |
| November | $ 1527 | $ 1688 | good price |
| December | $ 1610 | $ 1955 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Montreal to Christchurch
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Christchurch range from $1243 to $2595. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1244 to $1298), 1% at the maximum price (from $2541 to $2595). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1676 to $1730 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Christchurch flight
There are 4 companies that serve Montreal from Christchurch airport: Air Canada, Air New Zealand, United and WestJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 1586 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Montreal->Christchurch route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Christchurch flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $101. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Christchurch to Montreal departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $89. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a saturday may cost you an additional $109.
Top prices Montreal-Christchurch
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Christchurch | 09-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1637 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Montreal → Christchurch | 11-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1794 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Christchurch | 24-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1882 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Christchurch | 21-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 2464 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Christchurch | 11-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1892 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Auckland | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 1234 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Auckland | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1209 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Auckland | 20-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1258 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Christchurch | 08-08 to 15-08-2025 | $ 1707 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Christchurch | 10-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 2301 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Montreal - Christchurch to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Montreal-Christchurch flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Christchurch, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1653 $, which is a saving of 198 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (203 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Christchurch flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1893 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $44 more.
Montreal to Christchurch: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1771 $1637 to $1882 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2464 $2464 to $2464 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1892 $1892 to $1892 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1707 $1707 to $1707 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 2301 $2301 to $2301 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january and august are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!