Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Ushuaia, Argentina
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Ushuaia from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Ushuaia usually run between $2200 and $3050. The best fare spotted recently is $2058 (about 13% below the typical price).
Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, wedged between the Beagle Channel and jagged snowy peaks at the tip of Tierra del Fuego. It is a place of end-of-the-world signs, king crab dinners and boats that head out toward Antarctica, and the mountains sit right at the edge of town. Board a channel cruise past the lighthouse, then let the frontier feeling take over!
When to go
The southern summer from December to February brings the mildest weather, long daylight and the season for channel cruises and Antarctic departures. Spring and autumn are colder and windier but quieter, with snow lingering on the peaks. Winters from June to August are harsh, dark and cold, though they are the time for nearby skiing.
Getting there from Montreal
From Québec City or Montréal you will connect through a US hub, then Buenos Aires, and finally a domestic flight to the far south at Ushuaia. This is one of the longest hauls on the continent, with at least two connections and usually an overnight crossing, so plan for close to two days door to door. An overnight in Buenos Aires is a sensible way to break it up.
What to see and do
- Tierra del Fuego National Park at the edge of town
- A Beagle Channel cruise past islands and sea life
- The End of the World Museum on the town's history
- Les Éclaireurs lighthouse, the emblem of the channel
Good to know before you go
Ushuaia is compact, and getting around means registered taxis and tour transfers rather than ride-hailing apps, which do not reliably operate here. The currency is the Argentine peso, and it helps to sort out cash and card details ahead, as this is a pricey tourism town. Spanish is the language, and tour operators generally handle English. If Antarctica is your goal, arrange the cruise well in advance, as sailings and berths are limited.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.