Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Salta, Argentina
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Salta from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Salta usually run between $1350 and $1800. The best fare spotted recently is $1427 (about 1% below the typical price).
Salta sits high in Argentina's northwest, a colonial city of pink churches and a lively main square, ringed by red-rock valleys and Andean villages. It is the base for some of the country's most striking landscapes, from cactus canyons to a train that climbs into the clouds. Sip a glass of Cafayate wine in the plaza, then head for the coloured hills all around!
When to go
The dry season from May to September is the most reliable, with clear skies and cool nights that suit road trips into the valleys. The summer months from December to March are greener but bring afternoon rains that can affect mountain roads. Salta sits at altitude, so nights are cool year round and the higher day trips climb much higher still.
Getting there from Montreal
From Québec City or Montréal you will connect through a US hub, then Buenos Aires, and take a domestic flight north to Salta. Expect a long day with at least two connections and usually an overnight Atlantic crossing. Buenos Aires is an easy place to overnight if you want to split the journey.
What to see and do
- The Teleférico San Bernardo cable car over the city
- MAAM, the high-altitude archaeology museum
- The Cabildo, the colonial town hall on the main square
- The Tren a las Nubes, the train that climbs toward the clouds
Good to know before you go
Registered taxis are the everyday way around Salta, and app coverage is thinner than in the big cities, so a taxi or an arranged transfer is usually the surest bet. The currency is the Argentine peso, and it pays to sort out cash and card details before you arrive, as conditions shift often. Spanish is the language, spoken with a gentle northern accent. Ease into the altitude before tackling the highest valley trips like the Puna.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.