Flying from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Quebec, where Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from YQB to Melbourne, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Canada, you'll need an ETA to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Quebec, YQB can be reached in about 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to YQB? If you're boarding an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Melbourne
$1,455 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts from $4,868. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YQB to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. Following your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few comfortable places to stay just a quick drive from AVV. Get into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from YQB to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to travel to Melbourne. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from YQB to Melbourne sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Melbourne, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
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