Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to San Salvador Island, Bahamas

Here is what to know before booking a flight to San Salvador Island from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Montreal, fares to San Salvador Island usually run between $990 and $1650. The best fare spotted recently is $1012.

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to San Salvador Island on 34 separate days, the first on August 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1012 to $1237, with a median of $1036. None of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1012 is the lowest we have recorded.

Days observed 34
Lowest recorded $1012
Median day $1036
Highest recorded $1237

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 34 of 34 days

San Salvador is a small, low island on the eastern edge of the Bahamas, best known as the place many historians believe Christopher Columbus first came ashore in 1492; it was called Watling's Island until 1925. Cockburn Town, the main settlement, is a cluster of pastel houses, a few churches and a dock, and the Queen's Highway loops around the whole island past inland salt lakes, empty beaches and plantation ruins. The reef just off the west coast drops into steep walls a short boat ride from shore, which is what brings most divers this far out.

When to go

December to April is dry and pleasant, though passing cold fronts can bring a few windy days and cooler water. Late spring and early summer are warm and often calm, a good stretch for diving, while August to October is the most active part of the June to November hurricane season. The island has only a handful of places to stay and dive, so book ahead for the winter holidays and spring break.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

Reaching San Salvador takes some planning. From Montreal (YUL) or Quebec City (YQB), the usual route is two connections: first to Nassau, through Toronto or a US hub such as Miami or Fort Lauderdale (from YQB this can mean a third leg), then a short domestic flight out to the island. The airport sits on the edge of Cockburn Town, so most hotels are only minutes away and resorts generally arrange the transfer. Domestic schedules are thin, so leave a comfortable buffer in Nassau rather than booking a tight connection.

What to see and do

Wall diving and snorkelling off the west coast
The Columbus landfall monuments at Long Bay
The view from Dixon Hill Lighthouse

Good to know before you go

There is no public transit and no ride-hailing, so taxis meet flights and can be booked through your hotel, and many visitors explore the quiet Queen's Highway by bicycle or join tours run by their resort or dive shop. The currency is the Bahamian dollar, pegged one-to-one to the US dollar, and both are accepted everywhere; ATMs are few on the outer islands, so arrive with enough cash. English is spoken, and drinking bottled water is the safer habit. Bahamians greet each other before getting down to business, so a 'good morning' when you walk into a shop or climb into a taxi goes a long way.

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.

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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