Traveling from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Explore your options for leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU), the city's main airports.
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport flight.
Quebec's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Montreal. Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec.
The most popular route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), with 56 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from YUL to YQB is the 7am PAL Airlines service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 10:30pm with Air Canada.
Your flight from Montreal to YQB won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) operate from here.
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport departing YUL include:
The top choice among passengers flying between YUL and YQB is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Traveling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
64.89% of flights that leave from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can book a direct Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) plane ticket out of St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Decide if leaving from YHU is a better fit for your trip.
From YHU, direct flights from Montreal to YQB are available with Privilege Style.
Privilege Style attracts the most bookings on the YHU to YQB route.
YHU is about 25 miles from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to YQB flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YQB instead:
Pick up a Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport rental car and discover Quebec and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport flight.
Getting from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to central Quebec
The center of Quebec is roughly 9 miles from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Traveling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
At the moment, $105 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $236. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). August is the most popular month to visit Quebec. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in May.
Lock in a Montreal to YQB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Quebec to range from 45ºF to 70ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport in January when temperatures are between -22ºF and 10ºF.
More about Quebec
After booking your flight from Montreal to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Quebec:
Your trip to Quebec isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include UNESCO Monument, Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls.
Explore more of Canada
Quebec has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 140 miles south-west of Quebec, a trip to Montreal will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Canada, head for Laval, about 140 miles south-west of Quebec. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval are key reasons to visit.