$113 Find Cheap Flights from Toronto to California

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Cheap Flights from Toronto to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$223
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$264
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$270
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$246
Reno
Reno2 stops$216
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$298
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$223
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$264
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$270
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$246
Reno
Reno2 stops$216
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$298

Book Cheap Toronto 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 Toronto 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Toronto to California

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 23
WestJet Logo
1:30 pm - 9:33 pm
YYZ
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LAS
11h 03m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
11:25 pm - 6:43 am
LAS
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YYZ
4h 18mnonstop
$154WestJet
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
WestJet Logo
1:30 pm - 9:33 pm
YYZ
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LAS
11h 03m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
11:20 am - 11:11 pm
LAS
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YYZ
8h 51m
1 stop
$155WestJet
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
WestJet Logo
8:15 am - 4:35 pm
YYZ
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LAS
11h 20m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:45 pm - 5:10 am
LAS
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YYZ
12h 25m
2 stops
$156WestJet
Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2
Porter Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 1:21 pm
YYZ
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PSP
5h 31mnonstop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:46 pm
PSP
-
YYZ
4h 26mnonstop
$237Porter Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2
Porter Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 1:21 pm
YYZ
-
PSP
5h 31mnonstop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:46 pm
PSP
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YYZ
4h 26mnonstop
$243Porter Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Air Canada Logo
10:45 am - 8:35 pm
YTZ
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LAS
12h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:10 am - 9:32 pm
LAS
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YTZ
9h 22m
1 stop
$253Air Canada
Fri, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 15
Air Canada Logo
6:45 am - 8:35 pm
YTZ
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LAS
16h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:10 am - 9:32 pm
LAS
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YTZ
9h 22m
1 stop
$254Air Canada
Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 10:44 pm
YYZ
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SAN
8h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 11:46 pm
SAN
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YYZ
7h 41m
1 stop
$271United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 9:25 pm
YYZ
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SAN
11h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 4:02 pm
SAN
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YYZ
14h 32m
1 stop
$272United Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 8:36 pm
YYZ
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SAN
11h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 10:19 am
SAN
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YYZ
9h 34m
1 stop
$275Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Toronto to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Toronto to California flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to California from Toronto found in the last 72 hours was to Palm Springs, at $195 round-trip. The most popular route is from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $267.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Toronto 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 $396, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Toronto 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 Toronto to California is May, when tickets cost $235 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $381 and $347 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Toronto to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Toronto to California, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Toronto, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$113
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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Flights from Toronto to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Toronto to California 
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
YYZ
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LAX
Mar 2025
I wish I had anticipated the delay at the airport and scheduled my ride pickup for 1.5 hours after the estimated arrival time. I was unaware that passengers from Air Canada flights had to board a shuttle bus to access the aircraft.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
YYZ
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LAX
Oct 2024
Make sure you know which terminal to head to upon landing if transferring at Los Angeles as the information board at LAX will show only flight info for the terminal you are at (1 of 8). Transfer information is not transparent from the airline or the airport. Subscribe to airline apps help but can be cumbersome and difficult to manage in a time crunch.
JoanFlew with Porter Airlines
YYZ
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SFO
Nov 2024
Maybe get the choice above the cheapest option because you don't get a checked bag or carry on so in the end you end up paying about the same, if not more.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
YYZ
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LAX
Aug 2024
It is great to have a nonstop flight. Might be worth paying a bit extra for it.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
YYZ
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LAX
Aug 2024
Treat this like you’re flying on a greyhound bus. Bring food. Bring a pillow. Bring entertainment. Know that you will be uncomfortable and the airline won’t care.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
YYZ
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LAX
Feb 2024
Do your check in online because it is much more convenient.
GaryFlew with Air New Zealand
YYZ
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LAX
Dec 2023
Get instructions on how to find your connecting flight terminal and gate in LAX. There are no information boards or information desks. We asked a lady in a gift shop, then it was a series of tunnels and stairs that were not well sign posted at all.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Which airport is it easiest to rent a car from If I fly from Toronto to Los Angeles?

    The John Wayne Airport (SNA) has the simplest car rental setup, with the car rental counters at baggage claim. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has the most complicated rental car arrangement. You have to make your way to a specific rental car shuttle pickup area near Terminal 1, and then catch a shuttle to the nearby off-site car rental agency that you have chosen.

  • Does either Toronto Airport feature exclusive lounges that economy-ticketed passengers can enter?

    In Terminals 1 and 3 of the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), any ticketed passengers can pay an entrance fee in order to enter the Plaza Premium Lounge. Billy Bishop Toronto City International Airport (YYZ) has no lounges, but the airport is small enough that the Departures area has an exclusive lounge-like vibe.

  • What airlines offer sustainable flights from Toronto to California?

    When you fly from Toronto to Los Angeles, for example, you can find many of the cheapest flights on either American Airlines or Delta. You can also find many cheap flights on American to San Francisco. American Airlines and Delta Airlines are often included in lists of the top 10 greenest, most sustainable airlines in the world. Both American and Delta are significantly reducing the carbon they release into the atmosphere by investing in sustainable aviation fuel.

  • Can I find a direct flight from Toronto to San Francisco?

    A number of airlines offer direct flights from the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Toronto to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco. Air Canada, United Airlines, and Brussels Airlines are among the carriers that offer some of the cheapest direct flights from Toronto to San Francisco. 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Toronto 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 Toronto to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost $216 on average. Morning departures are around 11% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $382.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Cheap flights from Toronto to California might depart from one of two different Toronto airports. The Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), located in the northwestern corner of the city, is Toronto's primary International Airport. The Billy Bishop Toronto City International Airport (YTZ) is a smaller airport situated on the Toronto Islands In Lake Ontario, just off the coast of downtown Toronto.
  • For those interested in finding an affordable flight from Toronto to Los Angeles, investigate flights to the four different airports that serve the larger Los Angeles metropolitan area. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Burbank Hollywood International Airport (BUR), John Wayne Airport (SNA), and Ontario International Airport (ONT) all serve Los Angeles.
  • When You want to fly into the San Francisco area from Toronto, consider airfares to three different airports. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located in San Francisco, is the city's primary Airport. Just south of San Francisco is the slightly smaller San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC). The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is on the other side of the Bay, across from San Francisco.
  • If you are interested in flying from Toronto to sunny California in order to soak up the sun and lay on the beach under palm trees in Sunny California, consider flying into San Diego. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's primary Airport.
  • For families flying from Toronto to California with small children, consider flying out of the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). At this airport, you can let your kids burn off excess energy before your flight at the indoor playground in Terminal 1 at gate D24.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Toronto to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Toronto 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 Toronto 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 415 reviews
7.5Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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.

Other than wifi no on board entertainment. Will use them again, roomier seats than other airlines and snacks and beverages, better than average

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

I like it, but the food isn't good. They need to offer more simple things. This bowls that have so many things your don't know what your are eating. The milenials like it, no the rest. And last but not least, they allowed somebody have a huge dog, vey agressive and fidgety in the flight. That's horrible. No animals should be allowed inside the airplane, what about allergies, etc

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.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

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.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

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

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

As someone who never flies WestJet unless there is no other viable option I have to give this crew credit where credit is due. Extremely well done everyone.

Flight left on time. The crew was very friendly. I had to buy a proper meal. Small cookie and a drink just doesn’t cut it for a 4.5 hours flight.

Experience was good, the wifi hook up is somewhat tough

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.

My luggage was damaged 1 wheel was out I can't find it nowhere

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

Great seats, super comfortable, but no in flight entertainment which was a let down

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 when to Jamaica for my dad funeral and I did not get my luggage from westjet . I add to buy clothes putting me financial debt i did no want to be in Westjet did not call me to apologize are to inquire about my luggage I am still angry about it

Ground staff was not helpful, but staff at the business counter were excellent.

The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

The flight was very smooth and good. Boarding was fast, but the staff was just decently friendly.

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

Flight was cancelled last minute. Had to scramble and purchase a $2000 flight through a separate airlines. Stuck in Toronto two extra days. Missed my first two days on a new job. Had to rent a car for an additional two days. Scrambled to fins a place to live those extra two days. Spent a ton of extra money and lost a lot of money, as well as made a poor impression at work. Difficult difficult difficult

Terrible, return flight was cancelled a night before the flight was scheduled to depart and I was notified by an email and an automated message on their phone line. I’ll never book Air Canada again

Somebody either kayak or Air Canada booked my flight under my preferred name Betty instead of my legal name and I almost was denied boarding my flight

Ensure prepaid food arrangements are appropriately understood by flight crew of who purchased and who did not

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

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