Flights from Canada to USA
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Flights from Canada to the USA typically take 1-6 hours and run C$250-700 round-trip in economy. Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal offer the most direct routes; January is often the cheapest month to fly. More than 10 airlines serve the corridor, with Air Canada, WestJet, United and American Airlines operating frequent direct flights.
According to Statistics Canada , over 31.8 million passengers enplaned and deplaned at Canadian airports on flights to and from the United States in 2024 — an increase of 10.4% from 2023.
According to Statistics Canada , Canadian-resident trips to the United States totalled 39 million in 2024, representing 75% of all Canadian-resident travel abroad.
| Airline | Direct? | Typical round-trip price (CAD) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Yes (all major US cities) | $250 - $700 | 1.5 - 6 hrs |
| WestJet | Yes (most US cities) | $230 - $650 | 1.5 - 6 hrs |
| Porter Airlines | Yes (Boston, NYC, Chicago, DC) | $200 - $550 | 1.5 - 3 hrs |
| United Airlines | Yes (via hub routings) | $280 - $750 | 1.5 - 6 hrs |
| Delta Air Lines | Yes (via hub routings) | $280 - $750 | 1.5 - 6 hrs |
| American Airlines | Yes (via hub routings) | $280 - $750 | 1.5 - 6 hrs |
| Alaska Airlines | Yes (West Coast routes) | $200 - $550 | 1.5 - 4 hrs |
| Flair Airlines | Yes (some leisure routes) | $120 - $400 | 1.5 - 5 hrs |
| Air Transat | Yes (sun destinations) | $200 - $600 | 4 - 6 hrs |
Prices are round-trip economy estimates and vary by route, travel season, and booking window. Direct flights are available between most major Canadian and U.S. cities.
How long is the flight from Canada to the USA?
Flights from Canada to the USA range from 1.5 hours for short hops like Toronto-New York or Vancouver-Seattle, to 6 hours for long-haul routes like Toronto-Los Angeles or Vancouver-Miami. Cross-border routes in the East run 1.5 to 3 hours (Toronto-NYC, Montreal-DC, Halifax-Boston). West Coast routes like Vancouver-LA or Vancouver-San Francisco take 2.5 to 3 hours. Transcontinental routes such as Toronto-LA or Calgary-Florida run 4 to 6 hours, including border-clearance time.
What documents do I need to fly from Canada to the USA?
A valid passport is required for all air travel from Canada to the USA. Canadian citizens generally do not need a visa or an ESTA for tourism or business visits under 90 days, but the final entry decision rests with US Customs and Border Protection. Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries (UK, Germany, France, Japan, and 38 others) need an approved ESTA along with their passport. Citizens of non-VWP countries, including India, need a US B1/B2 visitor visa, even when travelling on a Canadian permanent residency.
Booking cross-border travel from Canada to the USA? Metairfare arranges Canada-USA flights for business, family visits, and combined itineraries. We handle pre-clearance logistics, travel documentation guidance, and multi-city combinations.
Major carriers include Air Canada, WestJet, Delta, United, and American Airlines. Most major Canadian airports offer US pre-clearance, streamlining your arrival.
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