Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Santa Marta, Colombia

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

From Montreal, fares to Santa Marta usually run between $650 and $970. The best fare spotted recently is $765 (about 6% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Santa Marta on 59 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $733 to $917, with a median of $774. 19 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $765 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 59
Lowest recorded $733
Median day $774
Highest recorded $917

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

Quebec City or Montreal for Santa Marta?

We have priced Santa Marta from both airports on 23 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 23 of them and Quebec City on 0. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $1264 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $765 (-6%)
Quebec City $1519

Santa Marta is Colombia's oldest surviving city, a Caribbean port where a colourful colonial centre meets the sea and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada rises just behind. From here you reach jungle-backed beaches, mountain coffee villages and one of the country's most loved national parks. Cool off in the old town's shaded plazas, then set out for the coast and the hills beyond!

When to go

The drier months from December to March and again around July offer the most dependable beach weather and easier trails. The wetter stretches bring afternoon showers and greener hills, though the coast stays warm all year. It is hot and humid by nature, so mornings and evenings are the kindest times to be out.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

From Québec City or Montréal you will connect through a US hub and then Bogotá before a short domestic flight to Santa Marta. Some routings pass through a Panama or Colombian coastal hub instead, but a change or two is always involved. Plan for a full travel day, often with an early or late connection.

What to see and do

Tayrona National Park and its jungle-fringed beaches
The colourful historic centre and cathedral
Minca, a coffee and waterfall village in the Sierra foothills
Taganga, a fishing cove turned laid-back beach town

Good to know before you go

Uber, Cabify, DiDi and InDrive all operate here, and mototaxis are a common quick way along the coast, though weigh the safety trade-off yourself. The currency is the Colombian peso, and cash is useful for beach vendors and small towns while cards work in the city. Spanish is the language, spoken with a warm coastal rhythm. The Caribbean sun is strong, so schedule the beach for early or late and carry water on any trail.

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

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas, and it's worth keeping the certificate handy. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

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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