$127 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

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Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$295
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$318
San Diego
San Diegononstop$263
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$563
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$296
Reno
Reno2 stops$575
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$516
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$295
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$318
San Diego
San Diegononstop$263
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$563
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$296
Reno
Reno2 stops$575
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$516

Book Cheap Montreal to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to California

Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
WestJet Logo
6:45 am - 11:40 am
YUL
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LAS
7h 55m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
6:10 pm - 7:00 am
LAS
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YUL
9h 50m
1 stop
$262WestJet
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
Air Canada Logo
5:45 pm - 8:43 pm
YUL
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SAN
5h 58mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
1:15 pm - 12:36 am
SAN
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YUL
8h 21m
1 stop
$263Air Canada
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 1
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 9:35 pm
YUL
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PSP
15h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 10:40 am
PSP
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YUL
12h 05m
2 stops
$296United Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 1
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:16 pm
YUL
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PSP
14h 16m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:40 am
PSP
-
YUL
15h 00m
2 stops
$298United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:39 pm
YUL
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LAX
8h 54m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 12:37 am
LAX
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YUL
8h 42m
1 stop
$299Porter Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:39 pm
YUL
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LAX
8h 54m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 12:32 am
LAX
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YUL
7h 52m
1 stop
$312Porter Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:31 pm
YUL
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SAN
12h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 11:37 am
SAN
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YUL
10h 42m
1 stop
$320Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:38 pm
YUL
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PSP
17h 38m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:57 pm - 11:45 pm
PSP
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YUL
7h 48m
1 stop
$325Delta
Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 9:18 pm
YUL
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SNA
9h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 12:22 pm
SNA
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YUL
13h 59m
2 stops
$403American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 8
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:04 pm
YUL
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BUR
16h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:44 am
BUR
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YUL
16h 15m
2 stops
$505American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $231 round-trip. The most popular route is from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $260.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $474, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California is October, when tickets cost $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $423 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Montreal to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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Flights from Montreal to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Montreal to California 
JordanFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Mar 2025
Buy ticket early. This is a very overpriced route that Air Canada monopolizes. In one day my one way ticket jumped from $325 or so to $535 USD.
HibaFlew with Porter Airlines
YUL
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SFO
Aug 2024
People with kids or disabilities should be informed that boarding this flight requires taking stairs and a bus. Also, although this was over 5 hr flight, we were only served tiny snack bag and a drink. WiFi was great👍.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Aug 2024
US bound terminal has very few good options and one lounge that’s always over capacity. Make sure to eat well before getting there.
ROSEMARY JOFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Jan 2024
Purchase your own food in the terminal after security to bring on the plane with you with a large bottle of water

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there any lounges for travelers to relax in at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Yes, Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers several lounges where travelers can relax before their flights. Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating, snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi. It's located in the international area of the airport. The VIP Lounge offers amenities like snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.

  • How can I go from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    To travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center, you have several transportation options. The FlyAway Bus service operates from Los Angeles International Airport to various locations in Los Angeles, including Union Station, Westwood, Hollywood, and more. Buses are scheduled regularly and offer a convenient and affordable way to reach different parts of the city.

  • What parking options are there at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers various parking options to accommodate travelers' needs. EconoParc P5 is an economical parking option located a short shuttle ride away from the terminal. Multi-Level Parking is available in P1, P2, and P7. These parking garages offer covered parking spaces, providing protection from the weather. They are suitable for short-term and long-term parking.

  • What dining options are available at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    SAN features a range of casual dining restaurants offering diverse cuisines, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Examples include Phil's BBQ, California Pizza Kitchen, and Saffron. There are sit-down restaurants at the airport where travelers can enjoy a more relaxed dining experience with a broader menu selection. Examples include Rock & Brews and Beaudevin Wine Bar.

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

    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 Montreal to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Montreal to California 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 Montreal to California?

    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 Montreal to California 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 Montreal to California?

    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 Montreal to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $462 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $568.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Those who are traveling from Montreal to California can arrive at several major airports in the state. Located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. It serves as a major gateway to both domestic and international destinations. Situated in San Mateo County near San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major hub for international flights, especially those coming from Canada.
  • There is a hotel located directly at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is situated within the airport complex, offering convenient accommodations for travelers arriving or departing from Montreal. The hotel is directly connected to the airport terminals, allowing easy access for guests.
  • If you will be traveling from Montreal to California with a small child, keep in mind that Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several Mamava nursing pods that can be accessed for free. These pods have outlets, running water, and comfortable seating, making them a private and convenient area to tend to your little one.
  • You have several transportation options to travel from downtown Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates buses and the STM Express 747 bus line specifically connects downtown Montreal to Montréal-Trudeau Airport.
  • When traveling with a furry friend from Montreal to California, remember that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. You can find indoor areas in each terminal and there are several outdoor grassy areas with complimentary waste bags and trash cans.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Montreal to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Montreal to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 412 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

6.0 GoodBeat, Jan 2026
YUL - YVR
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The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Both flights delayed. 2nd flight over 3 hours late mechanical issues

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Experience was good, the wifi hook up is somewhat tough

I didn't think about not having the right app for wifi because my connecting flight was with Westjet and when I took off from Seattle I was thinking I would use my wifi, but realized I couldn't on my Westjet app and I did not have Delta's app downloaded.

Great flight, great landing, nice staff. Our seats were a little cramped.

I will not be flying with westjet again. I was uncomfortable in my seat. The position made my back hurt so bad. My wife was able to fit the seatbelt around her with out an extension but was unable to put the tray table down or fit in the seat for that matter. Our bag was smashed and I spent two hours trying to fill out the application for a damaged bag before I gave up. The 80 photos I took would not work and nothing telling me the format to upload them as.. I made the mistake of unpacking the bag before taking photos so no claim for me. Next trip to Canada I will have to use air Canada.

Overall good experience. The wait for baggage at our destination was quite long, but other than that everything was good as expected

Loading was delayed multiple times, due to what seemed like boarding pass check system failures, or poor process. Additional delays due to plane congestion on the airport tarmac. All was made up by comfortable seating, good food and good in-flight entertainment.

Airplane is too small. Crew, especially the flight attendant who looked after our area, was not at all friendly and a touch authoratative. She may have been the most gruff flight attendant i've come across in 40 years of business travel

I selected "carry-on" for a round trip on Kayak, but my return flight on WestJet did not include a carry-on and they would not allow me to add one. My only option was to add a "checked bag" which I had to wait for on the luggage carousel after landing. Not a good experience.

I was seated near a "stinky" person. That's not the fault of Westjet🙁😶‍🌫️

Do not fly on WestJet if you have a connection. It failed to integrate with my connecting Delta flight and I almost missed it.

Air Canada’s problems are not staff related by and large, no. The problem is tiny jets between the U.S. and Canada - yes, believe it or not they are still “international” (just ask our own Mango Maniac in power in the U.S.). The little aisle is compounded by a design flaw of a “dog leg” starting at seat 12. Woe be unto you if you sit here as passengers and attendants do not have sufficient room to not hit you in the face with backpacks. One thing I will say very positively about Air Canada is you still provide pillows and blankets on transcontinental flights to all, not just the elites. Your tiny improperly designed jets are also a problem flying city to city within Canada also. One can only say you remind us of a “Jet Blue” or “Spirit” experience. Also your luggage space is downright Byzantine! We will endeavor to avoid you and use other U.S. carriers, albeit charging more.

Terrible canceled flight and lost my luggage. Flew me to Halifax. Tgat flight was delayed, had to spend night in airport chair.

My seat was not comfortable. Flight was smooth. Regretfully we had two delays before takeoff

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

The staff could not have been any friendlier. Lots of usb ports on our aircraft.

It was crazy, boarded over a hour late from scheduled departure. Then when arrived in BNA issued with getting off the plane…over 1/2 hour. Not looking forward to flying Air Canada, ever again.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I had wonderful wheelchair assistance through the Montreal airport onto the flight. Air Canada was excellent in this both at the Fredericton airport and the Montreal one where an attendant helped us through customs as well as transport and baggage security.

Flight was cancelled last minute due to Air Canada strike leaving us stranded and having to stressfully find a way home that cost hundreds of dollars in excess cost added to the trip. Having just experienced our mother's funeral service, this was not a good way to end our trip.

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