$277+ Cheap flights to North America

Depending on the time of year you plan to visit North America and the purpose of your trip, the two biggest countries in the continent, America and Canada, both have diverse weather conditions. During winter the eastern part of the US gets considerably colder than the West Coast and in Canada the weather is bitterly cold throughout the country. The best time to visit both countries is late spring (April to May) and early autumn (September to early October). Mexico and Panama have two seasons: dry and wet; the dry season lasts from mid-December until mid-April and the rainy season is from May to November. The Caribbean countries enjoy warm weather all year round with a few rainy spells in summer from May to November.

Given the differences between the many nations that make up the North American continent, your travel options vary widely. Starting with Canada and the US, you have several great options. Bus and rail routes are safe, reliable and span the lengths and breadths of both countries. For more freedom, you might consider car or motor-home hire. Heading south through Mexico and Central America, bus, train and vehicle hire options are possible. There are many travel companies that can arrange safe, pre-arranged tours throughout this part of the world.

There are so many activities to choose from in this vast and varied continent. If you book flights to Canada, you can explore the unspoiled wilderness stretching up to the arctic circle. In wintertime you can ski, or snowboard and in summertime you can enjoy watersports and hiking. The US offers just as much fun. Take in New York City, explore the northern forests and mountains, drive across the interior to the pacific where you can enjoy beach life and surf culture in California – not to mention the Grand Canyon, Disney World, and Las Vegas. Flights to North America offer a dream holiday.

North America is a vast continent made up of 23 countries spread across the Caribbean, Central America, and the North American landmass. Flights to North America will vary in travel time depending on your destination. The following list should give you an idea of flight times to various destinations within the continent. A flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Newark Intl. Airport, New Jersey will take 20h 40min. Flying from Melbourne Intl. to LAX, Los Angeles, takes 14h 20min. A direct flight from Brisbane to Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport, Canada (east) will take 19h 11min. And you can reach Mexico Benito Juarez Intl. Airport, south of the US’s border, in as little as 15h 28min. Despite the distance, it’s still possible to book cheap flights to North America.

Before you book your flights to North America, you must ensure you have a valid passport. Entrance to the US and Canada only requires that your passport should not expire before your departure date. Other countries may require your passport to remain valid for longer than that. To enter the US, Australian visitors must have a visa which can only be arranged prior to travel. Australian visitors to Canada will not require a visa, but you will need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Most other North American countries will also require an entrance visa. Jabs for diseases such as Hepatitis A and Typhoid are also advised before travelling to countries south of the US border. Always check a countries entry requirements before booking cheap flights to North America.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to North America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to North America.

Cancun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in North America. One-way flights to Cancun typically cost $20, while return flights cost around $57.

A return flight to North America will typically cost around $145, however they can be found for as little as $53.

For those looking to save time traveling to North America, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

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