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Flights from California to Canada: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Canada 
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JendanFlew with Porter Airlines
SFO
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YYZ
Mar 2025
Make sure you have an online streaming option to help the time pass faster.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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YVR
May 2025
Gate area is very expensive, be sure to get food before getting there.
Verified travelerFlew with WestJet
LAX
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YVR
Nov 2024
Don’t wait to the last hour to get to LAX for your flight. Traffic is heavy in and out of LAX and it will take at least an hour to checkin and clear security. Be there at least 2 hours pre-flight.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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YYZ
Sep 2024
If you do not find enough space for your personal belongs( bags or luggage), you can ask the crew for help. They are kindly and friendly, and they can help you.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Transat
LAX
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YYZ
Nov 2024
Food is not provided, so be sure to bring some with you, or be prepared to just buy.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
SNA
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YVR
Oct 2024
Prepare for a very long walk from landing gate thru airport to customs.
DavidFlew with WestJet
LAX
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YYZ
Oct 2024
If you can avoid checking yoir bags do so the YYZ bagge collection is brutally slow(30-45mins wait)
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
LAX
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YUL
Jul 2024
Bring a jacket or blanket and a snack as there is no food (other than a small snack) but a long enough flight that you may want something.
DanteFlew with Flair Airlines
SFO
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YVR
Jul 2024
drop an air tag in your check in luggage or pay for the luggage tracking.
AbirFlew with Air Canada
SAN
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YUL
May 2024
Boarding was in time, everything was well organized and clearly follows set policies, although carry-on sizing is not appealing, offering free check to allow for more cabinet space is good. Immigration process was smooth, overall a good experience and it recommended.
Verified travelerFlew with Porter Airlines
SFO
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YYZ
Mar 2024
Be on time, don’t carry so much cumbersome baggage on board.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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YYZ
Jan 2024
Take earphones to watch movies, we had the ones United airlines gave us on the way down so we were good.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Canada

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Canada?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Canada.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Canada?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Canada is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Canada?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to Canada with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Canada?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Canada up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Canada?

    Air Canada connects California to Canada with 236 flights per week. United Airlines also offers 236 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 169 flights per week.

  • How many airports are there in Canada?

    There are 176 airports in Canada. The busiest airport is Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), with 26% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Canada?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Canada is Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR), with an average flight price of $195.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Canada?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Canada is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $370. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $601 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Canada?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Canada is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $308 on average. Morning departures are around 55% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Canada is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $593.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Canada?

    The cheapest ticket to Canada from California found in the last 72 hours was to Vancouver Intl Airport, at $74 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $74.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Canada?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Canada is April, when tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $504 and $482 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Canada?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Canada, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 62% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Canada?

    From California, there are direct flights to Canada from 6 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 552 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Canada are there each day?

    There are around 176 direct flights from within California to Canada every day. Most flights (51%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to Canada are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,232 direct flights from within California to Canada. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Canada?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Canada takes 5h 31m, covering a distance of 1526 miles. The shortest route is Sacramento (SMF) to Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) with an average flight time of 2h 03m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Canada each week?

    Each week, there are 392 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 840 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Canada. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Canada?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Toronto (40% of total searches to Canada). The next most popular destinations are Calgary (27%) and Abbotsford (16%). Searches for flights to Kelowna (4%), to Edmonton (3%) and to Yellowknife (2%) are also popular.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Canada

Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Canadafrom $334
Business Class flights to Canadafrom $345
Prem Econ Class flights to Canadafrom $562
Economy Class flights to Canadafrom $74