Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Punta del Este, Uruguay

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Punta del Este from Montreal.

From Montreal, fares to Punta del Este usually run between $2100 and $4000. The best fare spotted recently is $1650 (about 46% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Punta del Este on 26 separate days, the first on August 8, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1650 to $2343, with a median of $2172. None of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1650 is the lowest we have recorded.

Days observed 26
Lowest recorded $1650
Median day $2172
Highest recorded $2343

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

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 2 or more stops on 26 of 26 days

Punta del Este is Uruguay's summer capital, a narrow peninsula about two hours east of Montevideo where the calm Río de la Plata meets the Atlantic surf. In January its beaches, harbour and Avenida Gorlero fill with Argentine, Brazilian and Uruguayan holidaymakers; the rest of the year it is a quiet seaside town, with sea lions waiting beside the fish stalls at the port. Along the coast are the whitewashed cliffside Casapueblo at Punta Ballena, the wave-shaped bridge at La Barra and the sandy lanes of José Ignacio.

When to go

High season runs from late December through February and peaks in early January, with warm sunny days, nightlife until dawn and steep prices. December and March are the sweet spot: beach weather, thinner crowds and most restaurants still open. From April to November many businesses close or cut their hours, and days turn cool, windy and damp, especially from June to August. Southern right whales pass along the coast roughly from July to November and can sometimes be seen from shore.

Getting there from Montreal

Laguna del Sauce Airport (PDP), about 20 km west of the peninsula, has few flights, mostly seasonal from Buenos Aires or São Paulo. Most visitors fly into Montevideo and take a two-hour coach along the coast. From Montreal (YUL), reaching Montevideo takes one or two connections, through Toronto, a US hub, Panama City, São Paulo or Buenos Aires; from Quebec City (YQB), add a first hop to Montreal or Toronto. You can also fly into Buenos Aires and cross the Río de la Plata by ferry to Montevideo or Colonia.

What to see and do

La Mano sculpture on Playa Brava
Sunset at Casapueblo in Punta Ballena
The lighthouse and beaches of José Ignacio
Boat trips to the sea lions of Isla de Lobos

Good to know before you go

The peninsula is easy on foot or by bike, and local buses link Punta del Este with Maldonado, Punta Ballena, La Barra and José Ignacio; taxis are plentiful and Uber also operates. The currency is the Uruguayan peso, though many hotels and rentals quote in US dollars, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Spanish is the language, and mate thermoses are everywhere. Tap water is safe to drink. Swim at Playa Mansa for calm water, follow the lifeguard flags on Playa Brava, where currents can be strong, and expect late dinners, since restaurants fill after 9 p.m. in summer.

Entry requirements and health

Check entry requirements

Entry rules for this spot can vary, so it's worth a quick look at what a Canadian passport needs before you book.

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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