Question 1

Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Before you can depart on your flight to Canada, you will need a Canadian ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) visa that will allow you to enter the region for fewer than 90 days. This type of visa can be obtained online. You will also need a valid passport to gain entry to the region.

Question 2

I’m travelling to Canada to visit Quebec City. Where should I fly to?

Accepted Answer

Quebec is one of the most popular destinations in Canada, and if you are hoping to visit the area, you should book your flight to arrive at the Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). The airport is situated just 13 km from Quebec City centre.

Question 3

Which Canadian airport is closest to Niagara Falls?

Accepted Answer

If you are heading to Canada to experience the beauty of the famous Niagara Falls, it is recommended to arrive at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. This airport is situated 122 km from Niagara Falls, and is the closest airport to the tourist attraction.

Question 4

Where should I fly to visit Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Victoria is home to various tours and beautiful castles, and as one of Canada’s many tourist attractions, you will be able to visit Victoria via the city’s main airport. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is situated a short 20min drive from the Victoria city centre.

Question 5

Do kids have to use a booster or car seat to get from the airport in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Children under the age of seven require a child car seat in Canada, even if it’s just for a quick taxi ride from the airport to your accommodation. Once kids reach either the age of seven or a height of 145 cm and weight of around 36 kg, they can travel without a booster.

Question 6

Which airlines have premium economy cabins available for flights from Australia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Plenty of carriers offer these fares on flights from Australia to Canada, including United Airlines, Air Canada and Qantas. Be careful when searching for premium economy tickets, as some airlines offer mixed fares, meaning you’ll only have premium economy seats for some legs of your journey.

Question 7

What’s the checked luggage allowance for economy-class flights to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Checked luggage allowances can vary from carrier to carrier. However, most offer one checked bag for free with the ability to pay for extra bags if needed. Virgin Australia, Air Canada, Qantas and United Airlines offer economy passengers a 23 kg checked bag. If you think you’ll need extra luggage, it’s best to arrange this before you reach the airport to minimise the cost.

Question 8

Which airport should I fly into if I want to go to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs?

Accepted Answer

If you want to come face to face with fossils that are more than 300 million years old, a recommended airport to fly into is Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), in Nova Scotia. Note that public transport to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs is limited, so most travellers hire a vehicle at the airport.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

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 Australia to Canada. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/Canada-CA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to Canada is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/Canada-CA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to Canada with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/Canada-CA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

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 Australia to Canada up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/Canada-CA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which airlines fly most frequently to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Air Canada connects Australia to Canada with 14 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 14 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 14

How many airports are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are 176 airports in Canada. The busiest airport is Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), with 26% of all flights arriving there.

Question 15

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Canada is Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR), with an average flight price of $1,103.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Canada is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,047. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,212 on average.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Canada?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Canada is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $1,711 on average. Morning departures are around 21% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Canada is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,524.

Question 18

What is the cheapest flight to Canada?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Canada from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Vancouver Intl Airport, at $1,301 return. The most popular route is Adelaide (ADL) to Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,301.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to Canada is March, when tickets cost $1,784 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,881 and $2,381 respectively.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to Canada, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 21

How many cities have direct flights to Canada?

Accepted Answer

From Australia, there are direct flights to Canada from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 30 direct flights each week.

Question 22

How many direct flights to Canada are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 12 direct flights from within Australia to Canada every day. Most flights (89%) depart in the morning.

Question 23

How many direct flights to Canada are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 79 direct flights from within Australia to Canada. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 24

How long is the flight to Canada?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Australia to Canada takes 24h 03m, covering a distance of 23531 km. The shortest route is Brisbane (BNE) to Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) with an average flight time of 13h 35m.

Question 25

How many long-haul flights are there to Canada each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Canada. Instead, there are 79 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Sydney.

Question 26

What are the most popular destinations in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Vancouver (53% of total searches to Canada). The next most popular destinations are Toronto (20%) and Calgary (5%). Searches for flights to Montreal (4%), to Ottawa (4%), and to Abbotsford (4%) are also popular.

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