From Banff to Quebéc, Canada Flight Deals are Heating Up

Travelers don't give Canada enough credit. With everything to see and do just north of the border, how easy it is to get there, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and how cheap flights to Canada have gotten recently, it's time to set your sights on a trip north, especially this year.

Flight prices to Canada keep dropping to new lows – and the cheapest fares are all for peak travel season: June, July, and August in many cases. We're talking about fares to Banff National Park (YYC) in the $100s and $200s roundtrip, and flights to Montréal (YUL), Quebec City (YQB), and Vancouver (YVR) under $400 roundtrip, too! 

Why is Canada so cheap lately? Airlines have been ramping up flights between the U.S. and Canada (especially Western Canada) over the past two years. This includes WestJet's massive expansion into many markets all across the U.S. Ongoing competition from other carriers like Air Canada, American, Delta, United, and even some low-cost carriers, doesn't hurt matters either. 

But most importantly, demand tells the story. Overall, travel demand is down, which usually leads to good flight prices across the board. But thanks to a strong U.S. dollar, and recent icy relations between the two countries, demand to fly from Canada to the U.S. is extraordinarily weak this year. While that's a bummer for our neighbors to the north, it's making for some excellent airfare prices for Americans looking to visit them. 

If you want to fly to Canada, this year is the year to do it for cheap. Just ask our Thrifty Traveler Premium members who've been alerted to a steady stream of flight deals to the land of The Great White North. 

Cheap Flights to British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & More

The landscape of British Columbia is jaw-dropping. Its largest city, Vancouver (YVR), is possibly the most beautiful city on the continent. Nestled between the mossy, coastal mountains and the sea, the Sea-to-Sky region of British Columbia is well worth a visit.

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This deal featured availability from cities big and small all over the U.S. and Canada. Travelers in places as far away as Fort Myers (RSW) or as small as Greenville (GSP) could get in on the action in 2025. 

And why wouldn't they? Vancouver is a perfect starting point to plan a Canadian vacation. For one, the city of Vancouver is a week's worth of fun all by itself. Spend the day in the city's historic Gastown neighborhood to find the best contemporary cuisine. Or rent a bicycle and take a lap around the city's famed Stanley Park, which is, for my money, the best urban park in the world.

Want to get out of the city? Consider a day trip up to Whistler, just a 90-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. It's a world-class ski destination for those looking to hit the slopes … but don't sleep on Whistler as a summertime destination, either. The town's mountain biking and hiking scene makes it a vibrant place all year round.

Down the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the coast of British Columbia is chock-full of activities all year round. And another hidden gem on the Pacific Coast has also been inexpensive lately: Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Yeah, you can take a ferry from Vancouver (YVR) to get there, but with how cheap flights get to Victoria (YYJ), you might just want to fly there instead. 

Vancouver Island doesn't pop into the minds of most U.S. travelers, but I suspect that could change soon. For one, flight prices to Victoria are as cheap as they've ever been. Fares that are typically $600 or more have dropped to less than half the cost recently. Many of these fares from the U.S. are flying Alaska Airlines, too, which offers the quick flight from Seattle (SEA) several times a day. 

But beyond the cheap flights, Vancouver Island is an adventurer's dream come true. It features mossy landscapes, dense, Pacific Northwest forests, and maritime vibes that make for a dream hiking trip. Plus, it's chock full of coastal Airbnbs and adorable seaside towns, and its remote location means you won't find the usual crowds here, either.

Cheap Flights to the Canadian Rockies & Banff

Calgary might not move the needle for many travelers, but Calgary's airport (YYC) is a gateway to one of the most beautiful places in North America.

The single most popular reason to head for Calgary is to get to the Canadian Rockies. Banff is a special place, with some of the most serene, beautiful mountains around. Spring for a night or two at the idyllic Fairmont Banff Springs – or at least visit the classic property for a drink and photos.

Banff doesn't have to be as expensive as the Banff Springs Hotel, though. Families can navigate the Banff area on a budget. You also have to head down the highway to discover Lake Louise, another one-of-a-kind destination with another epic Fairmont hotel: The Chateau Lake Louise.

The rates on many flights to Alberta have also been absurdly low – like Greyhound bus fare low…

If we see flights that are less than $400 roundtrip to YYC, we round them up and send them to our subscribers. That's our threshold for a good deal … so imagine the expletives we shared with each other when we saw these! 

We found those just a few days after we dug up these nonstop flights to YYC, too, which included peak summer availability (June/July) from many cities. 

While Edmonton (YEG) doesn't pop up on many travelers' bucket lists (except for Oilers fans), it shouldn't be overlooked as a sneaky side door into the pristine Jasper National Park. Jasper has bounced back from some destructive wildfires last summer and is ready for visitors once again in 2025. 

And when airfare to YEG gets cheap, you should probably take them up on it. 

This flight deal to Edmonton featured a handful of nonstop routes that travelers could use to get closer to the mountains while avoiding throngs of people and dense crowds. The 4-hour straight shot from YEG to the park's gates is made easier by the list of fares to get there.

Here's the best way to do this trip: Book one of these flights to Edmonton, rent a car and make the drive across the plains over to Jasper National Park. Soak in all that Jasper has to offer, and then turn south on the famed Icefields Parkway to take in the glaciers and vistas along the slow drive down to Banff. Then you fly out of Calgary (YYC) to finish your trip.

And how much more is that multi-city flight going to cost you than just the regular roundtrip? Not much!

Multi-city flights (a.k.a. open-jaw itineraries) let you see two cities or regions all in one trip. And if you fly WestJet in and out of the Canadian Rockies, you can take advantage of low fares just like this one.

The Six: Fly to Toronto, too!

Thanks to the Toronto-Pearson's (YYZ) mega-hub, Toronto flight deals aren't always terribly hard to find, but it's also rare that flight deals get really good. 

Until last week…

This Toronto flight deal, with summer availability from several cities, was a grouping of sub-$300 roundtrip fares up to the city they call “The Six.” 

Whether it's a quick hop from the east coast, a $188 roundtrip flight from Nashville (BNA) or New York (LGA), or a rare nonstop rate under $300 from Minneapolis (MSP), these fares really stood out. 

Cheap Flights to Quebéc: Montréal and more

Montréal is a little slice of Europe right here in North America. The French-speaking city is proud of its heritage and looks more like a city you'd find in Europe than what we're accustom to in North America. Old Montréal is a must-see with the Rue Saint Paul and the Basilica being two of the highlights. Sports fans are in luck: The Montréal Canadiens are the winningest franchise in NHL history and the team has an in-stadium atmosphere that remains unbeaten.

But what am I missing? Oh yeah … cheap flights!

This fall and winter, you can snag a Montreal flight for some of these insanely low prices. And when we sent the deal, you could even book them around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve! 

Up the road from Montreal (YUL) is Quebéc City. The smaller city also packs a punch with so much to offer travelers. And along with all the French culture you can handle, Quebéc City (YQB) is also getting a cheap flights reputation…

Thanks to robust service from airlines like Air Canada, you can fly to YQB from many U.S. cities with a quick stop. Some cities even offer nonstop flights, too!

Bottom Line

If Canada is on your list, 2025 is the year to cross it off. And if it isn't on your list, it's time to change that.

Thanks to an increase in flights to Canada – and especially Western Canada – airfare is as cheap as we've ever seen it for 2025, including during the peak summer months. From the natural wonders of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper National Park, to the cultural trappings of French Canada, it's a good year to go north.