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2021
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September
Montreal to Nova Scotia, Vancouver, or Calgary / Banff - $192-$280 roundtrip [nonstop flights]
15
September
Most of the great July and August prices for domestic travel within Canada are now gone. (Update: August dates are available from Montreal to Halifax for $88 CAD roundtrip.)
The focus now is on September and beyond, where the intense competition between 4 of Canada's airlines is still resulting in some very cheap prices throughout the rest of 2021, and as far away as March 2022.
The most interesting prices are the ones between Montreal and Western Canada (Vancouver or Calgary / Banff) where roundtrip flights can be found in the mid-$200s after taxes.
Sadly, September or October is usually the last chance of the year for a vacation within Canada with decent weather.
WestJet, Air Canada vs Flair, Swoop
When it comes to comparing prices between WestJet / Air Canada versus Flair / Swoop, if you have intention of bringing *any* luggage (checked OR carry-on), you should probably add about $100-$120 to Flair and Swoop's roundtrip prices, to give you a fair comparison.
Flair and Swoop's base prices will buy you just a seat on the plane, so don't be fooled by the first price you see on search engines. They're not telling you the whole story.
As a general rule, somewhere around $250 CAD roundtrip including taxes and fees has been the rock bottom price you'll find for non-stop flights between B.C./Alberta and Ontario/Quebec with WestJet or Air Canada.
And with Flair or Swoop, the bottom price will be around $100-$125 CAD roundtrip *before* adding any luggage, and not by coincidence, around $220-$250 CAD roundtrip with checked luggage or carry-on.
So at the end of the day, if your grand total price is in the ballpark of $250 CAD roundtrip per passenger, you're doing very well. It's still a lot better than the $400-$600 roundtrip that Canadians have traditionally paid for travel within our own country over the years.
Are there any requirements such as a negative covid test result for flying within Canada?
There have never been any special requirements, such as having a covid test result, when flying between any combination of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, or Quebec.
Flying between these 4 provinces is essentially identical to pre-pandemic times, and always has been.
Most of the new rules you've heard about are in regards to international travel and entry into Canada.
Vice versa flights also work
Similar prices can be found on the reverse routes (Vancouver to Montreal for example).
Availability for travel
September, October, November, December 2021
January, February, March 2022
One way flights
Yes, you can also find one way flights for approximately 50% of the round trip price.
Just change it from Roundtrip to One Way when you get to the Google Flights links below.
Finding the deals
If you click on the links below, it will take you to an example Google Flights search you can start with.
When you get to Google Flights, you can click on the departure date box to open the calendar view and browse for the cheapest dates to fly.
Once you've opened the calendar view, try adjusting the trip length at the bottom.
British Columbia - Vancouver (YVR) or Abbotsford (YXX)
Abbotsford is east of Vancouver, and about a 45-60 minute drive into downtown Vancouver (depending on how bad traffic is).
British Columbia is back open and welcoming out of province visitors again.
Montreal to Vancouver
Montreal to Vancouver
Montreal to Abbotsford
Alberta - Calgary (YYC) / Banff
Alberta is back open and welcoming out of province visitors again.
Montreal to Calgary
Nova Scotia - Halifax (YHZ)
Phase 4 (of 5) for Nova Scotia's re-opening plan started on July 15th, 2021 (well ahead of previous estimates). Visitors from across Canada are now welcome to visit again. Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need to isolate. Travellers to Nova Scotia also need to fill out a self-declaration form.
Montreal to Halifax
Montreal to Halifax
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