Flying from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the main airport in Ottawa. Look for flights from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) that leave from this terminal.
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Ottawa to YQB.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Planning to leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)? Direct Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Ottawa to YQB with Air Canada. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of YOW.
Air Canada takes the lead in bookings on the YOW to YQB route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Air Canada. Its Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport flights arrive as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to YQB flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 58.21%.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
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Getting from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to central Quebec
The centre of Quebec is around 14 kilometres from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is 128 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 259 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to YQB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Quebec. August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Ottawa to YQB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Quebec, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport in January when temperatures are between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -12ºC (10ºF).
More about Quebec
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Quebec:
UNESCO Monument and Old Quebec are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Quebec must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Montmorency Falls.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Quebec, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 225 kilometres south-west to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Laval is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 225 kilometres south-west of Quebec. No trip is complete without seeing Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.