Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Cape Town, South Africa

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Cape Town from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Quebec City, fares to Cape Town usually run between $2050 and $2750. The best fare spotted recently is $1774 (about 26% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Quebec City to Cape Town on 60 separate days, the first on July 5, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1765 to $2072, with a median of $1891. 5 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1774 is the lowest we have recorded.

Days observed 60
Lowest recorded $1765
Median day $1891
Highest recorded $2072

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

Quebec City or Montreal for Cape Town?

We have priced Cape Town from both airports on 57 of the same days. Quebec City came in cheaper on 0 of them and Montreal on 57. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $127 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Quebec City $1774 (-26%)
Montreal $1717

Cape Town is South Africa's coastal jewel, wrapped around the dramatic slopes of Table Mountain where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean currents meet. It blends beaches, vineyards, and a layered history into one of Africa's most scenic cities. Ride the cable car to the summit at sunset and the whole peninsula will unfold beneath you!

When to go

The dry summer months from November to March bring warm days ideal for beaches and hiking, though they are the busiest. Spring wildflowers in September and October offer a quieter alternative.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

From eastern Canada, Cape Town needs at least two connections, typically through a US or European hub such as New York, London, or Frankfurt before the long flight south. Depending on your departure city, total travel time usually runs well over 20 hours.

What to see and do

Riding the cable car up Table Mountain
Visiting Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
Driving to the Cape of Good Hope
Sampling wines in nearby Stellenbosch
The penguin colony at Boulders Beach
The Kirstenbosch botanical gardens

Good to know before you go

The currency is the South African rand and English is widely spoken. Public transit is limited and not always reliable for visitors, so ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt are your easy, budget-friendly go-to in the city, while a rental car is the best way to reach the beaches, the Cape, and the wine country (some agencies add a young-driver surcharge for under-25s, and organized day tours are a good alternative). Park in secure lots and stay aware of your surroundings as in any large city.

Entry requirements and health

No visa needed

Good news: with a Canadian passport you can just show up for a short tourist stay, no visa needed. Keep an eye on how long you're allowed to stay so your trip fits.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever proof only comes into play if you're arriving from a country that has it. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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