Travelling from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) leaving from either of these.
Book a direct flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 53 minutes.
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Montreal.
With 171 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the busiest route. PAL Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from YUL to YQB is with Air Canada at 22:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to YQB.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) leave from this terminal.
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport departing YUL include:
From the centre of Montreal, YUL is around 26 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
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About Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
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Getting from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to central Quebec
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Quebec. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 27 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 18 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
C$119 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Return flights start from C$292. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's a good idea to book 8 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Montreal to YQB within that timeframe.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Quebec in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Quebec is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 21ºC. Book your flights from Montreal to YQB in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport in January when temperatures average between -30ºC and -12ºC.
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