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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 
EdFlew with Air CanadaPSP-YYZApr 2025
Liked Porter out of Pearson- New jets, complimentary beer and wine, 2 X 2 seating and pleasant employees. The only reason I chose to return this leg with Air Canada was the earlier arrival back into Pearson so I could drive the final 3 hrs home before midnight.
JendanFlew with Porter AirlinesSFO-YYZMar 2025
Make sure you have an online streaming option to help the time pass faster.
JohnFlew with WestJetLAX-YYCMar 2025
Security at LAX was a nightmare, only 2 lines open with lots of people lined up
Verified travelerFlew with WestJetLAX-YVRNov 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 AirlinesSFO-YYZSep 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 TransatLAX-YYZNov 2024
Food is not provided, so be sure to bring some with you, or be prepared to just buy.
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaSNA-YVROct 2024
Prepare for a very long walk from landing gate thru airport to customs.
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaLAX-YYZNov 2024
Make sure you are prepared, and review all the rules and regulations.
DavidFlew with WestJetLAX-YYZOct 2024
If you can avoid checking yoir bags do so the YYZ bagge collection is brutally slow(30-45mins wait)
SMSFlew with Air CanadaLAX-YYZJul 2024
All gulf and far eastern flight have good boarding and dining facilities.
DanteFlew with Flair AirlinesSFO-YVRJul 2024
drop an air tag in your check in luggage or pay for the luggage tracking.
ElizabethFlew with Air CanadaSFO-YYZMay 2024
When delayed happened I would suggest for the crew to let passengers board in and just wait for the one crew missing to arrive and joined the crew as soon as crew member arrives other than passengers waiting this helps time consuming . And passenger not rushing for connecting flight.
AbirFlew with Air CanadaSAN-YULMay 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.
HazelFlew with Air CanadaLAX-YYZApr 2024
Be appreciative of the crew, be patient generally and follow the rules
Verified travelerFlew with Porter AirlinesSFO-YYZMar 2024
Be on time, don’t carry so much cumbersome baggage on board.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesSFO-YVRMay 2024
Have only tried United Airlines. Good enough. Wqs delayed for 1 hour.
STEVEFlew with Air CanadaPSP-YYZApr 2024
Rouge seats are terrible for comfort. Might make sense to fly via Denver
RobFlew with Air CanadaLAX-YULMay 2024
Stay away from Air Canada using old Singapore A330
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLAX-YYZJan 2024
Take earphones to watch movies, we had the ones United airlines gave us on the way down so we were good.
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaPSP-YVRFeb 2024
The seating areas at the gates are way too crowded, and there’s no good place to buy even a sandwich unless you have hours to stand in line at the only “restaurant” in the boarding area.
MarcoFlew with Air CanadaLAX-YYZDec 2023
Unfortunately Air canada has the most direct flights from LA.

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 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 Winnipeg Airport (YWG), with an average flight price of $118.

  • 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 $397. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $570 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 evening, when round-trip flights cost $343 on average. Morning departures are around 79% 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 $614.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Canada?

    The cheapest ticket to Canada from California found in the last 72 hours was to Winnipeg, at $64 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 $66.

  • 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 $214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $660 and $608 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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Canada?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Canada takes 5h 25m, covering a distance of 1568 miles. The shortest route is Sacramento (SMF) to Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) with an average flight time of 2h 04m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Canada?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Toronto (52% of total searches to Canada). The next most popular destinations are Calgary (23%) and Abbotsford (14%). Searches for flights to Edmonton (4%), to Victoria (2%) and to Ottawa (2%) are also popular.

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