Book Cheap Flights to Canada

The cheapest airlines to fly to Canada are Westjet, Porter Airlines and Silver Airways. You can also consider flying through Air Canada and United Airlines, which also offer cheap flights to Canada.

The cheapest time to visit Canada is during Mid-May to late June when the tourist crowds are less and prices are reasonable. The peak tourist season across the North American country is in July and August. Book your plane tickets to Canada at least six (6) to 9 (nine) months in advance if you want to visit popular attractions during the peak season. Winter sports enthusiasts will be disappointed if they choose to take flights to Canada in April as it will be too warm for winter sports.

The best Canadian airlines to fly are Air Canada and WestJet. Apart from these Canadian carriers, other top airlines for flying to Canada include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Porter Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Silver Airways.

Canada is a vast country, and therefore an expensive travel destination. There are lots of places to travel and the taxes to be paid during vacation which may increase your expenses by up to 15%. Most purchases in Canada are taxable such as eating in restaurants, hotel stays, transportation and clothing. In fact, the sales tax is compulsory in Canada, which makes things quite expensive.

When traveling to Canada from USA, American citizens don’t require a visa. All visitors aged 18 and above are required to carry their proof of citizenship and proof of identity as per Canadian law. This may be in the form of a U.S. passport, NEXUS card or passport card. Those not possessing a passport will have to show their birth certificate or certificate of citizenship or naturalization as a proof of citizenship. Additionally, you will need to provide a government-issued photo ID such as driver’s license as a proof of identity. Permanent Resident Card is also needed from all those permanently residing in the United States. As usual, visitors from different countries other than USA are required a valid passport and visa to enter Canada.