Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Quebec City, fares to Rio de Janeiro usually run between $860 and $1050. The best fare spotted recently is $1041.

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Quebec City to Rio de Janeiro on 69 separate days, the first on May 26, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $672 to $1265, with a median of $928. 62 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1041 is around the middle of that range.

Days observed 69
Lowest recorded $672
Median day $928
Highest recorded $1265

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

Quebec City or Montreal for Rio de Janeiro?

We have priced Rio de Janeiro from both airports on 54 of the same days. Quebec City came in cheaper on 16 of them and Montreal on 26, with 12 tied. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $19 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Quebec City $1041
Montreal $870

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's iconic coastal city, framed by dramatic green mountains, golden beaches, and the vast Atlantic. It is famous for its laid-back beach culture, samba rhythms, and the world-renowned Carnival celebration. Between the sands of Ipanema and the summit of Sugarloaf, Rio's blend of natural beauty and street energy is impossible to resist!

When to go

Like Argentina, Brazil's seasons are reversed, so summer (December to March) is hot, lively, and includes Carnival, though it is also the busiest and most expensive period. The cooler, drier months from May to September bring pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Sunshine is common year-round given the tropical setting.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

A trip to Rio from eastern Canada almost always requires at least one connection, often through Toronto, Montreal, a US hub, or a gateway in Brazil. The transatlantic and South American legs are commonly overnight flights, so expect a long travel day. Depending on your departure city, plan for one or more layovers.

What to see and do

Riding the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain
Visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado
Relaxing on Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
Exploring the colourful Selarón Steps in Lapa
Hiking or hang-gliding over the Tijuca forest

Good to know before you go

The currency is the Brazilian real, and it helps to carry some cash for smaller vendors, with tipping around 10 percent common where service is not included. The metro is clean and handy for connecting Copacabana, Ipanema, and the centre, but for anything off the metro lines a ride app like Uber or 99 is safer and easier than hailing on the street, especially at night. Portuguese is the official language, so basic phrases go a long way; keep valuables discreet on the beaches and stay aware of your surroundings.

Entry requirements and health

e-Visa required

You'll need a visa for this one, but the whole thing is done online before you go. Apply a little ahead of your trip and travel with the approval in hand.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas, and it's worth keeping the certificate handy. 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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