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$173 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Montreal to San Francisco (YUL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to San Francisco 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to San Francisco

Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 3
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6:45 am - 5:15 pmYUL-SFO
13h 30m2 stops
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7:30 am - 12:27 amSFO-YUL
13h 57m2 stops
$301WestJet
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 3
WestJet Logo
6:45 am - 5:15 pmYUL-SFO
13h 30m2 stops
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12:50 pm - 12:41 amSFO-YUL
8h 51m1 stop
$307WestJet
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
WestJet Logo
6:45 am - 5:15 pmYUL-SFO
13h 30m2 stops
WestJet Logo
12:50 pm - 12:43 amSFO-YUL
8h 53m1 stop
$308WestJet
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Sat, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 23
Air Canada Logo
8:05 am - 11:11 amYUL-SFO
6h 06mnonstop
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8:30 am - 4:58 pmSFO-YUL
5h 28mnonstop
$311Air Canada
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Sat, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 23
Air Canada Logo
8:05 am - 11:11 amYUL-SFO
6h 06mnonstop
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11:35 am - 12:36 amSFO-YUL
10h 01m1 stop
$315Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:23 pmYUL-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:37 amSFO-YUL
8h 12m1 stop
$336Porter Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 15
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6:45 am - 12:23 pmYUL-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
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10:15 am - 9:02 amSFO-YUL
19h 47m2 stops
Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Jan 9
Porter Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:24 pmYUL-SFO
8h 54m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 12:30 amSFO-YUL
8h 00m1 stop
$346Porter Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:22 pmYUL-SFO
6h 32mnonstop
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8:25 am - 4:49 pmSFO-YUL
5h 24mnonstop
$347United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 9:40 pmYUL-SFO
6h 10mnonstop
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11:45 pm - 8:16 amSFO-YUL
5h 31mnonstop
$348United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Montreal to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada’s Signature Class provides lie-flat seats, ideal for comfort on long-haul flights.


Air Canada offers live TV on some North American flights, enhancing in-flight entertainment.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Porter Airlines

PorterReserve offers priority boarding and extra legroom, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


Porter’s newer jets feature wider seats, Wi-Fi, and power sockets, enhancing medium-haul flight comfort.

United Airlines

United’s Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


United Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with restaurants and less crowded spaces.

Airports
YUL

At YUL, complete US customs pre-clearance before departure. Arrive early to allow extra time for this process.

Read more about YULby Brandon Schultz
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective ride from SFO to San Francisco. It's accessible from the International Terminal.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on YUL

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to San Francisco flights

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

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

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

For Montreal to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Montreal, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is April, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $553 and $465 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $594 on average.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$173
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Montreal to San Francisco

When to book flights from Montreal to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Montreal to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Montreal to San Francisco flights

  • Are there pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco Airport has eight pet relief areas available 24h a day, with drinking areas and fences for your pet’s comfort and security. At arrivals you’ll find pet relief areas located near the baggage claim levels in Terminal 1 (Courtyard 2), Terminal 2 (Courtyard 3) and Terminal 3 (Courtyard 4). Just follow the walkways with the paw prints to find the closest pet relief area.

  • What’s the fastest public transportation option to get from the airport to San Francisco’s city centre?

    Taking the BART train is the easiest and fastest public transportation option when travelling from the airport to the city centre. Trains depart about four times every hour from the BART station in the international terminal. The trip takes about 30min, and a one-way ticket costs $21 (about C$ 28). Most hotels in downtown San Francisco are within walking distance of a BART station.

  • Is there a museum at San Francisco Airport?

    The SFO Museum was founded in 1980, and San Francisco International Airport was the first airport to house this type of institution. Travellers passing through the airport as well as San Francisco residents can visit the exhibitions for free, with only nine of the 25 galleries being located post-security check.

  • Where can I rent a car at San Francisco International Airport?

    The car rental company offices at San Francisco International Airport are located in the Rental Car Center. To get there, you must take the free AirTrain Blue Line that connects all terminals, available 24h a day.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San Francisco was $173 for a one-way ticket and $301 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Montreal and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Montreal to San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Montreal to San Francisco?

    Air Canada, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Montreal to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Montreal to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Montreal to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Montreal to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Montreal and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Montreal to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Montreal to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Montreal to San Francisco, Porter Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Montreal to San Francisco are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $325 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $604 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 to San Francisco with an airline and back to Montreal with another airline. Booking your flights between Montreal and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $239 or less one-way and $429 or less round-trip.
  • The minute your flight from Montreal to San Francisco lands, you’ll see why San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the best airports in the United States. The modern facilities are all about making your airport experience a pleasant one.
  • If you need to freshen up after your flight but don't want to go to a hotel, head over to FreshenUp for a shower. It's open 24/7, and a 30 min deluxe shower with complimentary shampoo, soap and lotion costs $25 (about C$ 33.33) per person. Need a power nap instead? They offer that service too. You can rent a nap room suite for $40 (about C$ 53.32) for 1h.
  • Flights from Montreal to San Francisco aren't the longest, but if you need to stretch after your trip, head over to the yoga room in Terminal 2. Not too many airports can say they have one, and in fact, San Francisco Airport is one of the first. The best part? You can use the room for free.
  • If you need medical assistance or left your prescribed medication at home, visit the SFO Medical Clinic in the main hall of the international terminal.
  • SFO is well-connected to the city centre through a variety of transportation options that fit all needs and all budgets. The most convenient option is to travel by taxi or to use a rideshare app, in order to reach the city centre in under 30 min. A taxi ride can cost between $46 and $66 (C$ 61.32 and C$ 87.98).

Prefer to fly direct from Montreal to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Montreal to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco? 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.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 298 reviews
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

10.0 ExcellentSteve, Jun 2025LAS - YOW
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Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Seats were very tight especially for first leg of trip.

Not necessarily a Transat issue but it took 2 hours to go through immigration. Tried to reach out to Transat for resolution but was unable to reach an agent.

The flight was excellent, once it started, however we were delayed two hours when the first plane’s engines wouldn’t start. They found another identical plane and transferred us and our luggage in under two hours and made up almost an hour in the air.

Really low cost trip for the huge amount I paid…o paid 550 dollars just for the trip, one way trip, plus 95 for 1 luggage’s and the second 135 dollars…no blanket, not headphones for entertainment, food was served after 3 hours and 2 hours after, breakfast was served Bad, low cost company for high prices

The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

Extra attention to kids, thank you, we appreciate! Perfect landing

Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Its good expeince but in enternteiment please be like you tube the music i like or movie

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Your crew was so so so wonderful Only thing sound be great if you kept some phone chargers and converters rest 👌👌👌👌

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

The TSA people or whatever you call them were a bit rude- I asked why I had to take my shoes off bc I'm 75 and in the USA, I don't have to. The man didn't need to snap at me. It wasn't even busy! The plane was ok, a bit small for such a long flight, but I'm very familiar with the 737 used ( I fly it often between SFO and SAN) service was ok-nothing special. If I drank alcohol I guess I would be happy with free choices. the plane was HOT and even the FA commented on it. They tried to get it cooler, but it never happened.

Multiple change of the gates at Pearson, delayed flight was extremely uncomfortable.

Easy boarding, punctuality, decent service. I can only complain about the measly snack.

Never made this leg of the flight since we rebooked through United instead. Did not make it to immigration/US custom due to the delay. Had to spend the night on our own dime in Toronto

Booked flight was cancelled. Was rebooked but sat in airport for several hours for new departure.

United did not permit online check-in from home as document scans were not getting uploaded. This should be fixed their app

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