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Air Canada Adds NY & Sacramento Routes, Resumes Additional Routes
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Air Canada is adding service on several U.S.-bound routes, as well as resuming routes that were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Air Canada is an important airline, not only because it provides service to and from Canada, but because it also is a partner with United Airlines, where you’re able to fly from the U.S. to Canada and then onward to many international destinations.
New Service to New York-JFK
Air Canada is adding a twice-daily flight to Toronto (YYZ) from New York (JFK), as well as a daily Montréal (YUL) flight, starting March 26, 2023. This is in addition to extensive services that are already offered out of LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR).
For the flight to Montréal:
- Departs New York (JFK) 12:45 p.m. — Arrive Montréal (YUL) 2:20 p.m.
- Departs Montréal (YUL) 6:25 p.m. — Arrive New York (JFK) 8:00 p.m.
For the flights to Toronto:
- Depart New York (JFK) 10:00 a.m.— Arrive Toronto (YYZ) 11:45 a.m.
- Depart Toronto (YYZ) 11:00 a.m. — Arrive New York (JFK) 12:36 p.m.
- Depart New York (JFK) 1:25 p.m. — Arrive Toronto (YYZ) 3:10 p.m.
- Depart Toronto (YYZ) 8:30 p.m. — Arrive New York (JFK) 10:06 p.m.
Each flight will operate daily by Air Canada Express on an Embraer 175 aircraft, featuring both business class and economy class.
New Service to Sacramento
Air Canada is adding a new route to California’s capital, Sacramento, on June 1, 2023, with a 4-times-a-week service:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Depart Toronto (YYZ) 6:30 p.m. — Arrive Sacramento (SMF) 8:55 p.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Depart Sacramento (SMF) 9:25 a.m. — Arrive Toronto (YYZ) 5:15 p.m.
This flight will operate on an Airbus A220-300, featuring both business class and economy class.
Transborder Flight Resumptions
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| Route | Start Date | Frequency |
| Calgary (YYC) – Los Angeles (LAX) | May 1, 2023 | Daily |
| Montréal (YUL) – Nashville (BNA) | May 1, 2023 | 3 times weekly |
| Montréal (YUL) – Philadelphia (PHL) | May 1, 2023 | 2 times daily |
| Montréal (YUL) – Pittsburgh (PIT) | May 1, 2023 | Daily |
| Toronto (YYZ) – Milwaukee (MKE) | May 1, 2023 | Daily |
| Vancouver (YVR) – Anchorage (ANC) | May 1, 2023 | Daily |
| Vancouver (YVR) – Austin (AUS) | May 1, 2023 | 3 times weekly |
| Montréal (YUL) – Seattle (SEA) | May 15, 2023 | Daily |
| Toronto (YYZ) – Hartford (BDL) | June 1, 2023 | 2 times daily |
| Toronto (YYZ) – Salt Lake City (SLC) | June 1, 2023 | 3 times weekly |
| Toronto (YYZ) – Kansas City (MCI) | June 17, 2023 | Daily |
| Toronto (YYZ) – Portland (PDX) | June 17, 2023 | Daily |
| Vancouver (YVR) – Boston (BOS) | June 17, 2023 | Daily |
Frequency Increases (Transborder to the U.S)
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| Route | Frequency (Summer 2023 vs. Summer 2022) |
| Montréal (YUL) – San Diego (SAN) |
Increases to daily from 3 times weekly
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| Toronto (YYZ) – Baltimore (BWI) |
Increases to 3 times daily from 2 times daily
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| Toronto (YYZ) – Indianapolis (IND) |
Increases to 3 times daily from 2 times daily
|
| Toronto (YYZ) – Minneapolis (MSP) |
Increases to 4 times daily from 3 times daily
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| Toronto (YYZ) – Philadelphia (PHL) |
Increases to 4 times daily from 3 times daily
|
| Toronto (YYZ) – Pittsburgh (PIT) |
Increases to 4 times daily from 3 times daily
|
| Toronto (YYZ) – San Diego (SAN) |
Increases to 2 times daily from 1 time daily
|
| Toronto (YYZ) – San Francisco (SFO) |
Increases to 5 times daily from 3 times daily
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| Toronto (YYZ) – Seattle (SEA) |
Increases to 2 times daily from 1 time daily
|
| Toronto (YYZ) – Washington, D.C. (DCA) |
Increases to 4 times daily from 2 times daily
|
| Vancouver (YVR) – Newark (EWR) |
Increases to 2 times daily from 1 time daily
|
| Vancouver (YVR) – San Diego (SAN) |
Increases to 3 times daily from 2 times daily
|
| Vancouver (YVR) – San Francisco (SFO) |
Increases to 5 times daily from 4 times daily
|
| Vancouver (YVR) – Seattle (SEA) |
Increases to 6 times daily from 5 times daily
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Final Thoughts
Air Canada is adding lots of flights back following a long hiatus, and starting new flights to New York-JFK and Sacramento, providing more opportunities for connecting traffic. Whether you’re headed to Canada or another international destination, these new flights will provide more opportunities and better schedules.
Featured Image Credit: Air Canada
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James (Jamie) started The Forward Cabin blog to educate readers about points, miles, and loyalty programs. He’s spoken at Princeton University and The New York Times Travel Show and has been quoted in dozens of travel publications.
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