Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Terceira Island, Portugal
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Terceira Island from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Quebec City, the best fare spotted recently to Terceira Island is $2402.
What this route usually costs
We have recorded a fare from Quebec City to Terceira Island on 37 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 $1850 to $3169, with a median of $2281. 31 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $2402 is around the middle of that range.
- Days observed 37
- Lowest recorded $1850
- Median day $2281
- Highest recorded $3169
These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.
Quebec City or Montreal for Terceira Island?
We have priced Terceira Island from both airports on 36 of the same days. Quebec City came in cheaper on 0 of them and Montreal on 36. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $1413 cheaper on this route.
Latest fare we spotted from each airport
- Quebec City $2402
- Montreal $869
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 2 or more stops on 36 of 36 days
- Montreal 1 stop on 110 of 110 days
Terceira is one of the most characterful islands of the Azores, home to Angra do Heroismo, a UNESCO-listed old town of pastel churches, cobbled streets, and an old harbour that was once a key Atlantic port. Beyond the town, the island offers a walk-through lava cave, rolling green pastures, and a lively festa culture of street bulls and summer celebrations. Welcoming and less remote-feeling than the outer islands, it makes a great first taste of the Azores. Come for the history and stay for the festas!
When to go
Late spring through early autumn, roughly May to September, brings the mildest, driest weather and the packed summer festa season, with its Sanjoaninas festival in June and street-bull events into summer. The Atlantic keeps things cool and changeable year round, so layers and rain gear are wise anytime. Winter is wetter and windier with quieter streets. For culture and lively atmosphere, aim for June to August; for calmer sightseeing, May or September work well.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
From eastern Canada, plan two connections. Fly YQB or YUL to Lisbon or Ponta Delgada (via Montreal or Toronto as needed), typically an overnight leg landing next day, then a SATA regional flight on to Terceira (TER). In some seasons there is direct or one-stop service to the Azores from Toronto or Montreal that shortens things, but you will still likely change planes to reach Terceira. Confirm the island connection early, as inter-island frequencies and seats are limited.
What to see and do
- Wandering the UNESCO old town of Angra do Heroismo
- Descending into the Algar do Carvao lava cave and its chamber
- Soaking in the natural rock pools at Biscoitos
- Catching a summer festa with its running of the street bulls
Good to know before you go
Local buses exist but run infrequently and are not ideal for sightseeing, so taxis and guided tours are the reliable way around; arrange a driver or tour through your lodging to cover the island efficiently. Distances are modest, keeping taxi trips reasonable. The currency is the euro, cards are accepted in Angra and larger towns, but keep cash for rural stops. Portuguese is the language, with some English in tourism. Tap water is safe. If you watch a tourada a corda street-bull event, respect the barriers and local instructions, and expect small-town streets to fill quickly during festas.
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.
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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