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Among airlines operating Québec City to San José flights:

• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Québec City to San José usually depart from Québec City (YQB) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Québec City to San José.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 786 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to C$ 828 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Québec City to San José most commonly connect through:

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 26% of one-stop connections

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Québec City to San José route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 718 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 986, a difference of C$ 269. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 832. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Québec City to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 6,863 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 628 to C$ 4,754. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Québec City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 503, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 24m, compared with 9h 31m via Newark (EWR) and 12h 08m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

San José is 2 hours behind Québec City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Québec City to San José range from C$ 707 to C$ 1,072, with an average of C$ 832 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 707 counts as a good deal.