Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Quebec Airport (YQB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Quebec's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Cancun.
Pack your bags and choose from six weekly Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CUN to YQB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport, so jetting off to Quebec (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Transat.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier that operates CUN to YQB flights, with 76.6% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CUN and YQB:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Ottawa International Airport
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
80% of flights departing from Cancun Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from CUN.
Central Cancun to Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CUN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Quebec Airport (YQB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQB instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Quebec Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Avis and experience more of Quebec and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Quebec Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Quebec Airport (YQB) to central Quebec
Quebec Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Quebec. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Quebec Airport (YQB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Quebec in March.
Lock in your flight from Cancun Airport to Quebec Airport for July if you want to explore Quebec during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to YQB in January. Average temperatures are between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -12ºC (10ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Quebec, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Montreal to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ottawa is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 386 kilometres west of Quebec. No journey is complete without dropping by Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.