How long is the flight from Quebec to Cali?

There are many flights that can get you from Quebec to Cali in 21h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Copa Airlines, or Avianca to get the fastest option. The distance between Quebec and Cali is about 4830 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Quebec to Cali one-way?

C$ 304 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 409 and C$ 453, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cali ranges from 30.0 - 140.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 140.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cali when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cali, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Quebec to Cali?

When booking a flight from Quebec to Cali, you may want to consider flying on Avianca, Copa Airlines or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from QC to CLO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Quebec to Cali as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cali from Quebec?

Located just 19.5 km from the city centre, Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cali from Quebec.

Can I find deals for flights from Quebec to Cali that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Quebec to Cali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Quebec to Cali?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Quebec to Cali.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Quebec to Cali?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Quebec to Cali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Mon 16/116:00 p.m. -

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Deal found 16/9C$ 805

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2 stops35h 46m

Deal found 19/9C$ 1,149

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Mon 16/116:00 p.m. -

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Wed 2/124:38 a.m. -

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Deal found 18/9C$ 752

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Deal found 19/9C$ 1,180

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Deal found 17/9C$ 754

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Deal found 16/9C$ 779

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Mon 2/114:38 a.m. -

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Deal found 18/9C$ 798

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Deal found 14/9C$ 804

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Deal found 18/9C$ 824

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Deal found 19/9C$ 1,311

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Round-trip from	C$ 752
One-way from	C$ 424
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 731

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16/11-2/12
4 total stops
51h 26m total
Quebec to Cali

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15h 25m total
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YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

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Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 25/11

3:40 p.m.-11:43 a.m.

1 stop20h 03m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 440

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 17/10

8:15 a.m.-5:52 p.m.

2 stops34h 37m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 468

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 26/9

7:55 a.m.-5:33 p.m.

2 stops34h 38m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 470

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 30/10

8:05 a.m.-5:51 p.m.

2 stops34h 46m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 471

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 27/11

7:00 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops24h 05m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 475

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 1/12

8:05 a.m.-5:33 p.m.

2 stops33h 28m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 498

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 22/1

5:55 p.m.-5:34 p.m.

2 stops23h 39m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 498

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 a.m.-5:32 p.m.

2 stops34h 32m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 498

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 22/1

9:20 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop25h 28m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 515

MontrealCali

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

YULCLO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 16/11

6:00 p.m.-5:32 p.m.

2 stops23h 32m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 2/12

4:38 a.m.-8:32 a.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 752

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Quebec to Cali?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quebec to Cali (average of C$ 786). Flying from Quebec to Cali in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Quebec to Cali?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Quebec to Cali flights typically cost between C$ 823 and C$ 977 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 752 on United Airlines (16 Nov-2 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Quebec to Cali?

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Quebec to Cali. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cali from Quebec?
Located just 19.5 km from the city centre, Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cali from Quebec.
How long is the flight from Quebec to Cali?
There are many flights that can get you from Quebec to Cali in 21h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Copa Airlines, or Avianca to get the fastest option. The distance between Quebec and Cali is about 4830 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Quebec to Cali one-way?
C$ 304 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 409 and C$ 453, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Quebec to Cali that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Quebec to Cali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Quebec to Cali?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Quebec to Cali.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Quebec to Cali?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Quebec to Cali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Quebec to Cali?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quebec to Cali (average of C$ 786). Flying from Quebec to Cali in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Copa Airlines	CheapestC$ 422	AverageC$ 905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 427	AverageC$ 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 479	AverageC$ 1,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	CheapestC$ 660	AverageC$ 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Avianca	CheapestC$ 737	AverageC$ 1,216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights

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Quebec to Cali flights typically cost between C$ 823 and C$ 977 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 752 on United Airlines (16 Nov-2 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Quebec to Cali?

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The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 752 on United Airlines (16 Nov-2 Dec).