Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Vancouver, Canada

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

From Montreal, fares to Vancouver usually run between $315 and $640. The best fare spotted recently is $280 (about 41% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Vancouver on 111 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $251 to $399, with a median of $280. 50 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $280 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 111
Lowest recorded $251
Median day $280
Highest recorded $399

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

Quebec City or Montreal for Vancouver?

We have priced Vancouver from both airports on 111 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 111 of them and Quebec City on 0. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $256 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $280 (-41%)
Quebec City $607

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.

Montreal Nonstop on 109 of 111 days, 2 or more stops on 2
Quebec City Nonstop on 9 of 112 days, 1 stop on 30, 2 or more stops on 73

Vancouver is a stunning coastal city in British Columbia, framed by the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Known for its mild climate, multicultural neighbourhoods, and outdoor lifestyle, it offers a rare mix of urban energy and easy access to beaches, forests, and ski slopes all close at hand. Bike the seawall or ride up to the peaks, the mountains and the sea are yours to explore!

When to go

Summer from June to September brings the warmest, driest weather and is the popular high season for sightseeing and the outdoors. Fall and winter are wetter and milder, with nearby mountains offering ski season from roughly December through spring. Spring brings blossoms and fewer crowds as the rains ease.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

Vancouver is a long domestic crossing of the country, often nonstop from hubs like Montreal or Toronto and usually a one-stop trip from smaller cities. Schedules and routings shift by season and day, so comparing options helps. Give yourself a full day of travel, as it is several hours in the air regardless of routing.

What to see and do

Cycling or walking the Stanley Park seawall
Exploring the cobblestone streets of historic Gastown
Crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Browsing the food and stalls of Granville Island Public Market
A ferry or seaplane over to Victoria

Good to know before you go

The currency is the Canadian dollar and English is the main language. Public transit is great: the SkyTrain, buses, and SeaBus connect the region and link the airport to downtown in under half an hour, so you won't need a car in the core, and Uber and Lyft fill any gaps; a car is handy mainly for exploring the North Shore and beyond, but downtown parking is limited and pricey and rush-hour traffic on the bridges can crawl. Pack layers and a rain jacket, as the weather shifts quickly, and tap water is safe to drink straight from the faucet.

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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