Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Liberia, Costa Rica

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

From Quebec City, fares to Liberia usually run between $375 and $1100. The best fare spotted recently is $525 (about 7% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Quebec City to Liberia on 111 separate days, the first on July 5, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $364 to $626, with a median of $497. 81 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $525 is around the middle of that range.

Days observed 111
Lowest recorded $364
Median day $497
Highest recorded $626

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

Quebec City or Montreal for Liberia?

We have priced Liberia from both airports on 109 of the same days. Quebec City came in cheaper on 33 of them and Montreal on 76. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $23 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Quebec City $525 (-7%)
Montreal $804

Stops from each airport

Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.

Quebec City 1 stop on 50 of 110 days, 2 or more stops on 60
Montreal Nonstop on 1 of 111 days, 1 stop on 87, 2 or more stops on 23

Liberia is a sunny city in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province and the main gateway to the Pacific coast's beaches and national parks. Known as the 'White City,' it has a relaxed provincial charm and serves as a hub for the northwest's dry tropical landscapes. Soak in a volcanic hot spring or catch a Playa Flamingo sunset, and Guanacaste's pura vida spirit will win you over!

When to go

The dry season from December to April brings reliable sunshine and is ideal for beaches, while the green season from May to November is lush and quieter with afternoon rains. Guanacaste is one of the country's warmest and driest regions.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

From most Canadian cities, reaching Liberia (LIR) typically means one or two connections through Toronto or a US hub such as Miami or Houston, with more nonstop and charter options in the winter sun season. Going via the States adds a US customs stop, so a Canadian connection can keep the trip smoother.

What to see and do

Relaxing on the beaches of Playas del Coco and Tamarindo
Hiking the volcanoes and hot springs of Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Spotting wildlife in Palo Verde National Park
Surfing and sunset watching in nearby Playa Flamingo

Good to know before you go

The currency is the Costa Rican colón, though US dollars are widely accepted. Public buses are cheap but slow, so a rental car is the easiest way to reach the scattered beaches and parks, though many agencies add a young-driver surcharge for under-25s, making guided day tours a handy car-free option. Spanish is the language, and the region is welcoming and generally safe.

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.

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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