Airfare in Quebec: 50% to 85% Discount to Replace the $500 Ticket

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To the point Since February 3, 2025, airfare to remote regions of Quebec has been offered at discounts ranging from 50% to 85%. Here are the details to take advantage of them.

Quebec Regional Air Access Program

In June 2022, the government of Quebec announced a program to provide all travellers with $500 airfare in Quebec. This was valid for passengers flying to and from remote areas. There were restrictions on the point of departure or destination and the eligible regions.

As of February 3, 2025, a new version of the Regional Air Access Program (RAAP) has been created by the government of Quebec to keep you flying in Quebec at the best possible price.

Now, all regions and airports of Quebec are eligible, except between the cities of Quebec and Montreal, as well as Nunavik. Even flights within a region are now possible!

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This price is available to all Quebecers as well as travellers from outside the province, and the program ends on March 31, 2027. This applies to travel for personal purposes only.

The discount is applied directly by the airline when the ticket is purchased. The maximum purchase is three round-trip tickets or six one-way tickets per year, starting on April 1 and ending on March 31 of the following year.

However, this limit does not apply to:

  • Residents of the following regions:
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue;
    • Bas-Saint-Laurent;
    • North Shore;
    • Eeyou Istchee James Bay;
    • Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine;
    • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean;
    • Nord-du-Quebec.
  • Full-time students whose family residence is in one of the above regions.

Eligible Airlines and Destinations for the PAAR

Airlines are entitled to financial assistance from the provincial government to pay the difference in air fares.

Here are the eligible airlines:

  • Air Canada
  • Air Creebec
  • Air Inuit
  • Air Liaison
  • PAL Airlines
  • Pascan Aviation
  • Propair

List of Discounts for a Cheaper Flight in Quebec

Here is the list of discounts for each airport:

Airport of origin or destination Discount
Baie-Comeau (YBC) 60 %
Blanc-Sablon (YBX) 85 %
Bonaventure (YVB) 50 %
Chevery (YHR) 85 %
Chibougamau (YMT) 50 %
Chisasibi (YKU) 75 %
Eastmain (ZEM) 75 %
Fermont Wabush (YWK) 60 %
Gaspé (YGP) 50 %
Grande-Rivière Radisson (YGL) 85 %
Havre-Saint-Pierre (YGV) 75 %
Magdalen Islands (YGR) 60 %
La Romaine (SMA) 85 %
La Tabatière (ZLT) 85 %
Mont-Joli (YYY) 50 %
Natashquan (YNA) 85 %
Nemiscau (YNS) 75 %
Port-Menier (YPN) 75 %
Rouyn-Noranda (YUY) 50 %
Saguenay-Bagotville (YBG) 50 %
Saint-Augustin (YIF) 85 %
Schefferville (YKL) 85 %
Sept-Îles (YZV) 50 %
Tête-à-la-Baleine (ZTB) 85 %
Val-d’Or (YVO) 50 %
Waskaganish (YKQ) 75 %
Wemindji (YNC) 75 %
Whapmagoostui/Kuujjuarapik (YGW) 75 %
Quebec (YQB), Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) and Montreal-Métropolitain (YHU) By origin or destination

If the flight is between two of the above airports, the higher discount percentage will be applied. For example, this would be 60% for a flight from Saguenay-Bagotville (50%) to the Magdalen Islands (60%).

Examples - Flight Prices in Quebec With PAAR

Flights From Montreal to the Magdalen Islands With Pascan

Pascan is one of the airlines offering discounted airfare to the Magdalen Islands, departing from Montreal.

When searching on their Pascan site, the PAAR option will be automatically applied. Otherwise, enter the promotional code PAAR60 in the search tool.

In this example, a round-trip ticket will cost around $524, which is slightly more than when the program subsidized a $500 airfare.

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Flight Between Saguenay and Montreal with Air Canada

Code promo YBG FR
Aeroport de Bagotville YBG
Aeroport de Bagotville YBG

Flight Blanc-Sablon to Montreal with Air Liaison

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To Further Reduce the Cost of Flights

One trick we really like is to reimburse the cost of a plane ticket with points.

Simply charge the cost of the flight to a credit card offering rewards points and then apply the points to the purchase. A credit is then applied to the card account.

For example, redeeming 55,000 NBC Rewards points for a $524 plane ticket with Pascan to the Magdalen Islands could reduce your bill by $500. In total, your flight would cost you $24!

How can I buy a $500 plane ticket in Quebec?

This program no longer exists, and has been replaced by rebates ranging from 50% to 85%, until March 2027.

Please refer to the article above for destination discounts.

How to buy a $500 plane ticket for a flight to the Magdalen Islands in Quebec?

This program no longer exists, and has been replaced by rebates ranging from 50% to 85%, until March 2027.

Please see the article above for the list, as the discount is 60% for a flight to the Magdalen Islands.

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Caroline Tremblay
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Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.
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