Statistics on Vancouver-Quebec City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Quebec City (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Quebec City from Vancouver airport is $ 616 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 514 (in may) and $ 738 (in august), which is a saving of $ 103 or a surplus of $ 122 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $490 to $544 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Quebec City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Quebec City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20473 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Quebec City from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 514, saving $ 103 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 616). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 738).
Flight Vancouver-Quebec City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 444 | $ 532 | good price |
| February | $ 483 | $ 594 | fair price |
| March | $ 512 | $ 653 | fair price |
| April | $ 485 | $ 578 | fair price |
| May | $ 418 | $ 514 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 425 | $ 530 | good price |
| July | $ 531 | $ 686 | fair price |
| August | $ 562 | $ 738 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 492 | $ 632 | fair price |
| October | $ 464 | $ 609 | fair price |
| November | $ 479 | $ 594 | fair price |
| December | $ 584 | $ 733 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Quebec City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Quebec City range from $272 to $1088. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $272 to $327), 1% at the maximum price (from $1034 to $1088). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $490 to $544 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Quebec City flight
There are 7 companies that serve Vancouver from Quebec City airport: Air Canada, flair airlines, Kish Airline, WestJet, Air Transat, Porter Airlines and Swoop.
Data analysis:
Of the 20473 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Vancouver->Quebec City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Quebec City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 144 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Quebec City flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Quebec City to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Quebec City on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Vancouver-Quebec City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 366 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 23-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 321 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 02-06 to 06-06-2024 | $ 376 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 321 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 04-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 363 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 06-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 359 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 08-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 395 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 10-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 383 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 11-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 358 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Quebec City | 20-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 369 | layover flight with flair airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Quebec City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Quebec City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Quebec City, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 531 $, which is a saving of 85 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (146 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Quebec City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 445 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 498), 3 to 4 months ($ 522) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 503), 3 to 4 months ($ 512), 4 to 5 months ($ 551) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 494 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 532), 2 to 3 months ($ 502), 4 to 5 months ($ 599), 5 to 6 months ($ 620) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 483 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 516), 2 to 3 months ($ 492), 4 to 5 months ($ 537), 5 to 6 months ($ 562) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 449 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 475), 3 to 4 months ($ 492), 4 to 5 months ($ 463), 5 to 6 months ($ 505) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 433 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 462), 3 to 4 months ($ 474), 4 to 5 months ($ 505), 6 to 7 months ($ 492) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 553 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 630), 2 to 3 months ($ 626), 3 to 4 months ($ 593), 4 to 5 months ($ 630), 5 to 6 months ($ 580), 7 to 8 months ($ 578) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 560 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 733), 2 to 3 months ($ 640), 3 to 4 months ($ 572), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 5 to 6 months ($ 691) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 499 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 536), 3 to 4 months ($ 512), 4 to 5 months ($ 530), 5 to 6 months ($ 525), 6 to 7 months ($ 549), 7 to 8 months ($ 544) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 526), 4 to 5 months ($ 527), 5 to 6 months ($ 561), 6 to 7 months ($ 558), 7 to 8 months ($ 543), 8 to 9 months ($ 505) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 490), 3 to 4 months ($ 532) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 650 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 2 to 3 months ($ 659), 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 655), 6 to 7 months ($ 673) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Quebec City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Vancouver to Quebec City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 703 $321 to $1442 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 451 $321 to $576 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 635 $522 to $920 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 607 $494 to $803 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 525 $412 to $691 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 522 $419 to $850 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 625 $625 to $625 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 808 $652 to $1043 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 721 $654 to $787 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 702 $702 to $702 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 774 $774 to $774 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Quebec City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!