Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Mendoza, Argentina

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Mendoza from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Montreal, fares to Mendoza usually run between $1100 and $1550. The best fare spotted recently is $1310 (about 1% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Mendoza on 111 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1223 to $1942, with a median of $1395. 40 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1310 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 111
Lowest recorded $1223
Median day $1395
Highest recorded $1942

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

Quebec City or Montreal for Mendoza?

We have priced Mendoza from both airports on 45 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 45 of them and Quebec City on 0. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $618 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $1310 (-1%)
Quebec City $1842

Stops from each airport

Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.

Montreal 1 stop on 65 of 111 days, 2 or more stops on 46
Quebec City 2 or more stops on 45 of 45 days

Mendoza is Argentina's wine capital, a sun-soaked city where leafy plazas and irrigation canals sit at the foot of the towering Andes. This is Malbec country: hundreds of wineries fan out across Maipu and the Uco Valley, pouring bold reds beside mountain views. Cycle between cellars, linger over long lunches, then trade the vineyards for adventure, rafting mountain rivers or gazing up at Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas. Warm days, snowy summits and great steak await. Salud!

When to go

Seasons are reversed from Canada. Harvest season, February to April, is the liveliest time, with the grape harvest, warm days and the big Vendimia wine festival in early March. Summer, December to February, is hot and dry, great for rafting and higher-altitude trips. Winter, June to August, is cooler and quieter, with snow on the Andes and access to nearby skiing. Spring blossoms make November lovely too. Book ahead around Vendimia.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

Expect a full travel day from eastern Canada. From YQB or YUL you'll connect through a US hub, then fly to Buenos Aires, typically arriving at the international airport (EZE) and transferring to the domestic terminal (AEP). From there it's a short two-hour flight to Mendoza (MDZ) on Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSmart or Flybondi. Some itineraries route via Santiago, Chile instead, which sits just over the Andes. Plan for at least two connections.

What to see and do

Malbec tastings across Maipu and the Uco Valley
Cycling winery-to-winery on a self-guided bike tour
Views of Aconcagua, the Americas' highest peak
Whitewater rafting on Andean rivers

Good to know before you go

In the city, taxis and radio-taxis are cheap and plentiful, and ride-hailing apps Uber, Cabify and DiDi all operate; city buses use the rechargeable SUBE card. For wine country, skip driving and book a tour with a driver or rent a bike so you can taste freely. Argentina's currency is the peso (ARS), and with fast inflation it helps to bring US dollars in cash to exchange. Cards are accepted in most wineries and restaurants. Spanish is spoken, tap water is safe, and the sun is strong, so pack a hat and sunscreen for those vineyard afternoons.

Entry requirements and health

No visa needed

Good news: with a Canadian passport you can just show up for a short tourist stay, no visa needed. Keep an eye on how long you're allowed to stay so your trip fits.

Vaccines and health

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas, and it's worth keeping the certificate handy.

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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