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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Québec City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 1:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 1:20 am.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

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

A direct flight from San José to Québec City takes 5h 35m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to Québec City range from C$ 860 to C$ 1,418, with an average of C$ 1,115 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 860 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 729 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to C$ 1,420 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 857 to C$ 5,996. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Québec City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 452, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Québec City Airport (YQB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 83 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Avis
• Budget

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

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from San José to Québec City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 887 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,562, a difference of C$ 675.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Transat operates flights between San José and Québec City.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 22m, compared with 10h 37m via Newark (EWR) and 11h 30m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Québec City is 1 hour ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Québec City are Quebec City Convention Center, Montmorency Falls, and Dufferin Terrace. These are among the most viewed places in Québec City on KAYAK.

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

• Air Transat: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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