Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Washington, D.C., United States
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Washington, D.C. from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Washington, D.C. usually run between $385 and $495. The best fare spotted recently is $380 (about 7% below the typical price).
Washington, D.C. lays out its monuments, memorials and grand museums along the wide green Mall, all within easy walking distance of one another. Beyond the marble, leafy neighbourhoods like Georgetown and Adams Morgan give the capital a relaxed, everyday feel. Spend a free afternoon in the Smithsonian and let the city surprise you!
When to go
Spring, especially the cherry blossom weeks in late March and April, is the prettiest and most crowded time. Autumn is mild and pleasant, summer runs hot and humid, and winter is cold but quiet with shorter museum lines. Book early if you are aiming for the blossoms.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
From Montréal or Toronto you can often reach the Washington area with a nonstop flight or a short connection, and Reagan National (DCA) sits just minutes from downtown by Metro. Because it is a US flight, you clear American customs before or during the trip, and several Canadian airports offer US preclearance so you arrive as a domestic passenger. Watch which airport your fare uses, as Dulles and Baltimore are farther out than DCA.
What to see and do
- The National Mall with the Lincoln, Washington and war memorials
- The free Smithsonian museums, including Air and Space and Natural History
- The United States Capitol and its guided tours
- The historic Georgetown waterfront and shops
Good to know before you go
The currency is the US dollar and cards are accepted almost everywhere. The Metro is clean, cheap and reaches most sights, so grab a SmarTrip card; Uber and Lyft are everywhere for the gaps, and the flat central core is very walkable. English is the main language, tipping around 18 to 20 percent is expected in restaurants, and many top museums cost nothing to enter.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.