Flights to Canada

Flights in Canada

Flying is an efficient and fast way to travel to and within Canada. The second biggest country is home to diverse landscapes and metropolises. You can access any of the major cities in Canada by booking flights through Omio. The majority of the population is in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa. Travelers can fly between any of the cities in Canada by booking flights with Omio. Internationally, Canadians travel to the United States, Europe, The Philippines, and Cancun.

Canada has airports tending to both domestic and international flights. There are more than 15 recognized airports that serve international flights. Canada has more than 500 airports, making air travel extremely convenient in the vast country. Some of the busiest airports are Toronto Pearson Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport, and Ottawa McDonald- Cartier International Airport.

When traveling to Canada, some of the most popular destinations to visit are the cities. Urban centers are alive with diversity and culture. For more nature and picturesque landscapes, you can tour Niagara Falls near Toronto, Banff National Park and the Rocky Mountains, Whistler for skiing, the Polar Bears in Churchill and Tofino.

Booking with Omio

You can book flights in Canada through Omio. Once on the website, you will enter details about your departure point, destination and travel date. Omio automatically redirects you to a site with available flights in Canada. On this site, you can browse through different flight routes, look at the available times and prices. You can also lower the ticket prices by using promotions and offers on the Omio website. Once you make a payment, Omio sends the ticket to your mobile phone for quick and secure access. If your trip is several weeks away, you can download the Omio app for notifications on price changes in different destinations.

Flight companies in Canada

There are more than 30 airlines in Canada tending to passenger travels. You can book flights with your favorite companies with Omio or browse through the amenities and ticket prices offered by different providers. Some providers fly to different continents such as North America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South America.

Air Canada is the country's national carrier and the biggest airline. Its biggest hub is at the Toronto Pearson Airport. The airline flies to more than 150 destinations in Canada and across the world. The airline also caters to different classes and has lounges for business class travelers where you can find free Wi-Fi, food, and drinks.

West Jet is the second biggest airline, and it provides affordable flights in Canada. The airline covers more than 70 destinations in Canada, The United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Their main hubs are in Calgary and Alberta. For sunny vacations, Sunwing Airlines is a popular airline. The company focuses on sunny destinations in places like Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

Some airlines fly exclusively in Canada. They include Canadian Mountain Air in British Columbia and Alberta, Harbour Air in the lower mainland and British Columbia, Air North in the northwest and Thunder Air that serves northern Ontario. 

Popular international routes by flights

Canada has some of the heaviest flight traffic in the world thanks to many airports and airlines. Passengers from Toronto travel to New York City and Chicago in the United States; London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Oslo and Stockholm in Europe, and New Delhi, Tokyo, and Hong Kong in Asia.

Flights in Canada departing from Vancouver mostly go to Los Angeles and Portland in the United States; London and Paris in Europe and Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Fukuoka in Asia. From Calgary, travelers go to Los Angeles, Portland, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, New Delhi, and Manila.

From Montreal, you can take a short and affordable flight to New York City, Boston, Paris, London, Brussels, Oslo and Stockholm in Europe, Tokyo and Shanghai. At Halifax, you can book flights to New York City, Boston, Dublin, London, Paris, New Delhi, and Tokyo.

Air Canada is the biggest airline, and it has hubs in Vancouver in Canada, New York City at La Guardia, Chicago at O'Hare, Madrid in Spain at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas, Rome at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino, Paris at Charles de Gaulle among several others. You can book a flight to any of these airports using the Omio website to secure the best deals.

When arriving

It's always a great idea to have hard copies of your relevant documents. Store your passports, visas, boarding passes, flight itinerary and insurance documents in one folder and keep it in your closest bag for easy retrieval when you land.

If you are traveling for the holidays to Canada, the authorities will likely require an Electronic Travel Authorization. Ensure you have it before arriving at the airport. When you arrive, take advantage of the amenities at the airport, especially in you're waiting for another flight. You can find lounges, restaurants and cleaning services in airports such as the Vancouver Airport.

Organize your transport early and take advantage of taxi apps to get to your hotel. Alternatively, you can rent a vehicle and enjoy a road trip to the nearest city. If you're traveling to Quebec, practice your French or download a translation app.