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$161+ Cheap flights from the United States to Québec City (YQB)

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LAX — YQB
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Québec City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Québec City flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$336
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$161
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$612

Good round-trip deal

$470 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Québec City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:00 amBOS - YQB
1 stop3h 50mAir Canada
Wed 9/106:10 amYQB - BOS
1 stop3h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:45 amBOS - YQB
1 stop7h 10mPorter Airlines
Tue 10/214:35 pmYQB - BOS
1 stop5h 26mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/29$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:00 amEWR - YQB
1 stop5h 55mPorter Airlines
Wed 8/274:35 pmYQB - EWR
1 stop4h 25mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/29$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2610:03 amORD - YQB
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/24:14 pmYQB - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$382
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:40 amORD - YQB
1 stop5h 50mAir Canada
Fri 9/126:10 amYQB - ORD
1 stop4h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:46 amORD - YQB
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/23:18 pmYQB - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$391
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:20 amSEA - YQB
1 stop7h 10mAir Canada
Thu 9/45:20 amYQB - SEA
1 stop8h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$396
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:00 amBOS - YQB
1 stop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2011:00 amYQB - BOS
1 stop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:46 amSEA - YQB
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/44:10 pmYQB - SEA
1 stop24h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$404
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:35 amIAD - YQB
1 stop4h 20mPorter Airlines
Thu 9/1811:00 amYQB - IAD
1 stop4h 06mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/28$404
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Sat 9/1311:00 amEWR - YQB
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/206:00 amYQB - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:00 amLGA - YQB
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:30 amYQB - LGA
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$410

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to Québec City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Québec City that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Québec City

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Depart

Return

Price

BostonQuébec City

BOS - YQB

BOSYQB

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Québec City

Wed 9/10

6:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 20m

$336

BostonQuébec City

BOS - YQB

BOSYQB

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 10/17

8:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Québec City

Tue 10/21

4:35 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$337

NewarkQuébec City

EWR - YQB

EWRYQB

Newark

Thu 8/21

10:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Québec City

Wed 8/27

4:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$355

ChicagoQuébec City

ORD - YQB

ORDYQB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

10:03 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Québec City

Tue 9/2

4:14 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$382

ChicagoQuébec City

ORD - YQB

ORDYQB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

10:40 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Québec City

Fri 9/12

6:10 am-9:51 am

1 stop4h 41m

$385

ChicagoQuébec City

ORD - YQB

ORDYQB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

8:46 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Québec City

Tue 9/2

3:18 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$391

SeattleQuébec City

SEA - YQB

SEAYQB

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/28

7:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Québec City

Thu 9/4

5:20 am-10:59 am

1 stop8h 39m

$396

BostonQuébec City

BOS - YQB

BOSYQB

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Québec City

Sat 9/20

11:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$400

SeattleQuébec City

SEA - YQB

SEAYQB

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/27

12:46 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Québec City

Thu 9/4

4:10 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop24h 49m

$404

Washington, D.C.Québec City

IAD - YQB

IADYQB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/11

11:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Québec City

Thu 9/18

11:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$404

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The best insider tips for theUnited States to Québec City flights

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Air Canada

Air Canada Signature Class includes massage seats converting to 6’7” beds with pillow, duvet, and mattress pad.


Air Canada offers 2,500 hours of entertainment, including movies in 15+ languages and Live TV on select flights.

Read more about Air Canadaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

Basic Economy on United prohibits carry-ons unless flying to Canada or with status/credit card.


United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding on international long-haul routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
American Airlines

Flagship First on AA features 21.8” wide seats adaptable to a fully flat bed.


AA Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 8” recline and leg/footrest, set 38” apart.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Porter Airlines

PorterReserve offers 36-inch legroom seating, premium snacks, and free checked bags.


Porter offers free Wi-Fi and streaming entertainment on long-haul flights for your device.

Read more about Porter Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Air Transat

Air Transat's Club Class offers priority check-in, boarding, and extra baggage allowance.


Air Transat's A321neo offers seatback screens and in-seat power outlets for all passengers.

Read more about Air Transatby Miquel Ros
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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Air Canada

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Porter Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Miquel Ros

Miquel Ros

Expert on Air Transat

Miquel Ros

Miquel Ros

Originally from Barcelona, Miquel is an avid traveler fascinated by borders and airplanes, two topics that feature often in this work. Miquel writes regularly about travel and aviation for international media outlets such as CNN and AeroTime and runs Allplane.tv, a site and podcast focusing on innovation and sustainability in the aviation industry.

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Québec City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Québec City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Québec City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Québec City (average of $363). Flying from USA to Québec City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to YQB?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Québec City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Québec City as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Québec City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Québec City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Québec City. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from the United States to Québec City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,975 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Québec City from United States?

    Most people fly into Québec City (YQB) if they book a flight to Québec City from United States. Quebec is conveniently located just 8.4 mi from Québec City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Québec City one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $161. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from USA to Québec City for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Québec City?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Québec City are Newark - Québec City, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Québec City and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Québec City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Québec City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Québec City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Québec City.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Québec City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Québec City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Québec City (average of $363). Flying from USA to Québec City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from USA to Québec City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from USA to Québec City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$150Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air TransatCheapest$151Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$221Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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