Cheap Flights to Canada from $1,170

Q: When is the best time to fly to Canada?

Peak Season: Canada is an enormous country with vast untouched tracts of wilderness, and many visitors who arrive on flights to Canada are not disappointed by the breathtaking scenery. Most of Canada’s population of around 30 million people live in the the south along the US border. Cheap flights to Canada land in the biggest cities – Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary. These bustling and exciting cities are clean, green and host plenty of exciting festivals and events throughout both summer and winter. Summer (late-May to early September) is the peak season for booking cheap flights to Canada, since this is the best season for outdoor pursuits, camping and caravanning. Winter (November to March) can also see the price of flight tickets rise due to winter-sports enthusiasts searching for cheap flights to ski resorts. Off Season: Winter is considered the low period for travel, though many keen skiers and snowboarders book flights to Canada for the winter tourist season. January and February are the coldest months with temperatures falling to minus 20C in some parts and most of the country is covered in snow during this time. The country is well set up for keeping warm during the chilly season, however, even if you’re not into winter sports.

Flights to Canada in 2021

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	$1,131	Average for round-trip flights in May 2021
Round-trip from	$1,201	From Sydney to Canada
One-way from	$13	One-way flight from Sydney to Canada

When is the best time to fly to Canada?

Peak Season:

Canada is an enormous country with vast untouched tracts of wilderness, and many visitors who arrive on flights to Canada are not disappointed by the breathtaking scenery. Most of Canada’s population of around 30 million people live in the the south along the US border. Cheap flights to Canada land in the biggest cities – Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary. These bustling and exciting cities are clean, green and host plenty of exciting festivals and events throughout both summer and winter. Summer (late-May to early September) is the peak season for booking cheap flights to Canada, since this is the best season for outdoor pursuits, camping and caravanning. Winter (November to March) can also see the price of flight tickets rise due to winter-sports enthusiasts searching for cheap flights to ski resorts.

Off Season:

Winter is considered the low period for travel, though many keen skiers and snowboarders book flights to Canada for the winter tourist season. January and February are the coldest months with temperatures falling to minus 20C in some parts and most of the country is covered in snow during this time. The country is well set up for keeping warm during the chilly season, however, even if you’re not into winter sports.

When is the best time to book a flight to Canada?

Canada can be visited at any time of the year, as the country has a plethora of natural and cultural attractions for every season. However, the best times to look for cheap flights to Canada if you don’t favour bitterly cold weather is during the spring, summer and autumn. During spring and autumn especially the lakes and national parks are picturesque and wildlife are at their most active, and you can also get good deals on flight tickets.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Canada?

The cheapest flights to Canada are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Canada?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Canada trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.

How long is the flight to Canada?

Flights from Sydney to Canada – 14 hrs 10 mins

Flights from Melbourne to Canada – 16 hrs 30 mins

Flights from Brisbane to Canada – 16 hrs 35 mins

Flights from Perth to Canada – 20 hrs 15 mins

Which airlines operate flights to Canada?

Air Canada operates flights to Canada from Australia and serves all major cities. Other airlines that fly to Canada from Australia include: China Eastern, United Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The cheapest flights to Canada are flying from Sydney to Vancouver. Toronto, Calgary and Montreal are also popular flight destinations. Flights to Canada are most expensive during the summer time. Several airlines offer relatively cheap flights to Canada for January/February – perfect if you’re going for the snow.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Toronto Airport (YYZ) both have rapid transit trains that will take you quickly and conveniently to the city centre. Montreal Airport (YUL), Calgary Airport (YYC) and Ottawa Airport (YOW) have dedicated airport buses that will take you directly to the city. Purchasing day or weekly train or bus passes can be a saving if you’re planning on doing a lot of sightseeing within a city. Courtesy shuttles and taxis are more expensive but can be a more convenient option if you have a lot of luggage. Renting a car can give you the freedom to follow your own itinerary. Car rental companies are represented at all the major airports.