Statistics on Montreal-Quebec City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Quebec City (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Quebec City from Montreal airport is $ 293 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 251 (in october) and $ 335 (in january), which is a saving of $ 43 or a surplus of $ 42 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $211 to $264 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Quebec City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Quebec City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 47021 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Quebec City from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 251, saving $ 43 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 293). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 335).
Flight Montreal-Quebec City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 240 | $ 335 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 246 | $ 322 | fair price |
| March | $ 248 | $ 311 | fair price |
| April | $ 247 | $ 325 | high price |
| May | $ 237 | $ 301 | fair price |
| June | $ 222 | $ 281 | fair price |
| July | $ 221 | $ 261 | good price |
| August | $ 247 | $ 260 | good price |
| September | $ 232 | $ 253 | good price |
| October | $ 229 | $ 251 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 242 | $ 308 | fair price |
| December | $ 239 | $ 311 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Montreal to Quebec City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Quebec City range from $106 to $580. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 2% at the maximum price (from $527 to $580). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $211 to $264 (29% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Quebec City flight
There are 4 companies that serve Montreal from Quebec City airport: Provincial Airlines, Air Canada, pascan aviation and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 47021 flights analyzed in previous years, Provincial Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Montreal->Quebec City route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Quebec City flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $8. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Quebec City to Montreal departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $11. Conversely, departing from Quebec City on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Montreal-Quebec City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Quebec City | 24-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 04-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 09-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 03-07 to 10-07-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 05-07 to 12-07-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 07-07 to 14-07-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 04-08 to 11-08-2025 | $ 267 | direct flight with Provincial Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - Quebec City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Montreal-Quebec City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Quebec City, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 243 $, which is a saving of 50 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (176 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Quebec City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 212 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 248), 3 to 4 months ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 254), 5 to 6 months ($ 261), 6 to 7 months ($ 294) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 212 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 306), 1 to 2 months ($ 270), 2 to 3 months ($ 235), 4 to 5 months ($ 250), 5 to 6 months ($ 261), 6 to 7 months ($ 262), 7 to 8 months ($ 281) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 218 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 277), 1 to 2 months ($ 284), 2 to 3 months ($ 266), 3 to 4 months ($ 238), 5 to 6 months ($ 250), 6 to 7 months ($ 263), 7 to 8 months ($ 264) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 223 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 275), 1 to 2 months ($ 243), 2 to 3 months ($ 257), 3 to 4 months ($ 267), 4 to 5 months ($ 242), 6 to 7 months ($ 252), 7 to 8 months ($ 325) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 227 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 262), 2 to 3 months ($ 234), 3 to 4 months ($ 250), 4 to 5 months ($ 259), 5 to 6 months ($ 248), 6 to 7 months ($ 254), 7 to 8 months ($ 253) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 212 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 261), 1 to 2 months ($ 235), 2 to 3 months ($ 228), 3 to 4 months ($ 239), 4 to 5 months ($ 252), 5 to 6 months ($ 240), 8 to 9 months ($ 258) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 242), 2 to 3 months ($ 250), 3 to 4 months ($ 220), 4 to 5 months ($ 239), 5 to 6 months ($ 260), 7 to 8 months ($ 211) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 253), 2 to 3 months ($ 247), 3 to 4 months ($ 251), 5 to 6 months ($ 242), 6 to 7 months ($ 259) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 242 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 247), 4 to 5 months ($ 248), 5 to 6 months ($ 243), 6 to 7 months ($ 243) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 242 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 247), 7 to 8 months ($ 245), 9 to 10 months ($ 251) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 237 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 263), 2 to 3 months ($ 248), 3 to 4 months ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 280) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 238 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 293), 2 to 3 months ($ 241), 3 to 4 months ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 257), 5 to 6 months ($ 274) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Quebec City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Montreal to Quebec City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 358 $336 to $370 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 282 $254 to $720 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 280 $267 to $450 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 273 $267 to $450 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 271 $267 to $285 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 272 $266 to $284 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 269 $267 to $273 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 269 $264 to $277 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 269 $264 to $278 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 269 $264 to $272 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 269 $266 to $270 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 287 $266 to $552 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Quebec City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!