Cheap Flights from Québec City (YQB)

Québec City Jean Lesage is a compact airport with a surprisingly strong sun and holiday network, and 2026 brought a record number of seats. The cheapest fares tend to appear from mid-January to February, in May, and in late fall, while long-haul travellers should always compare Montréal.

Quick answer

• Main carriers: Air Canada and Air Transat, with WestJet and Porter adding domestic and sun options.
• Cheapest months: mid-January to February, May, and late October to November.
• Best-value routes: Cancún, Punta Cana, Paris, Fort Lauderdale and Toronto.
• Cheap airport access: RTC bus routes 76 and 80.
• Alternative: Montréal–Trudeau for more Europe and long-haul choice.

Airlines and where they fly

Air Canada links Québec City with Montréal and Toronto for onward connections, and Porter flies to Toronto. WestJet serves Western Canada and seasonal sun spots. Regional carriers such as PAL Airlines, Pascan and Air Inuit connect YQB with eastern Quebec, the North Shore and Nunavik.

Air Transat is the key leisure airline here. For winter 2026–27 it announced new nonstops from Québec City to San José, Costa Rica, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain and Río Hato, Panama, plus a return of Fort Lauderdale. Those join its traditional winter lineup of Mexico and the Caribbean.

Heads up: Canadian service to Cuba, including Varadero, was suspended in 2026 during the island’s jet fuel shortage. Before booking a Cuban package from Québec City, confirm with the tour operator that flights are actually operating.

Cheapest times to fly from Québec City

Québec City follows the Quebec school calendar. Sun fares peak around Christmas, New Year and the late-winter school break, while the summer construction holiday pushes up prices in late July.

Period	What to expect from YQB
Mid-January to February	Good sun package and flight deals
Late February to March	School-break highs
May	Shoulder value to Europe and within Canada
Late July	Construction-holiday peak
Late October to November	Some of the best fares of the year

Use our best time to book tool to see how far ahead to watch.

Best-value routes from YQB

Sun packages are where Québec City shines. Cancún and Punta Cana get the most seats, and all-inclusive deals for May, early June and November can be excellent. See our Punta Cana guide for typical prices.

For Europe, Air Transat has traditionally offered a seasonal nonstop to Paris, and its new Gran Canaria flight opens up winter sun in Spain’s Canary Islands. Within Canada, Toronto is the route most likely to go on sale, since Air Canada and Porter compete on it.

Pro tip: For a Paris trip, compare a Québec City nonstop with a cheaper Montréal departure plus the train or bus to YUL. Sometimes the drive saves a lot; sometimes the convenience is worth the difference.

Nearby airports that can save you money

Québec City’s main alternative is Montréal–Trudeau, about two and a half to three hours away by car, bus or train. YUL has far more nonstop flights to Europe and the US, with Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter, Flair and foreign carriers all competing. Our Montréal airport guide explains what to expect.

Ottawa is a longer drive but worth checking for Porter fares to Western Canada. US border airports are generally too far to be practical from Québec City.

Getting to YQB without wasting money

The RTC runs two bus routes to the airport. Route 76 connects the terminal with the Sainte-Foy area, where you can change to frequent routes heading downtown, and Route 80 runs toward downtown via the Les Saules terminus. Tickets can be bought in the terminal or through the RTC’s mobile app; check current schedules, as frequency varies by time of day.

Parking at YQB is generally cheaper than at Montréal–Trudeau, which helps the math if you are comparing airports for a long trip.

Tips for YQB

• Compare packages and flight-only fares for every sun trip.
• Check Montréal for Europe, especially in summer.
• Watch for introductory fares on new Air Transat routes.
• Book late October to November for some of the year’s best sun deals.

Bottom line

Québec City is a convenient, increasingly well-connected airport, especially for winter sun. Compare Montréal for long-haul trips, stay flexible around school breaks, and join our free deal alerts so you hear about Québec City sales as soon as they launch.