C$ 199 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Montreal

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopC$ 431
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stopsC$ 458
San Diego
San DiegodirectC$ 432
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 447
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsC$ 657
Fresno
Fresno2 stopsC$ 646
Reno
Reno1 stopC$ 646
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopC$ 431
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stopsC$ 458
San Diego
San DiegodirectC$ 432
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 447
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsC$ 657
Fresno
Fresno2 stopsC$ 646
Reno
Reno1 stopC$ 646

Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to California

Sun, 31 May - Fri, 5 Jun
WestJet Logo
7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
YUL
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LAS
13h 00m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
6:10 p.m. - 7:05 a.m.
LAS
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YUL
9h 55m
1 stop
C$ 368WestJet
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun
WestJet Logo
7:20 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
YUL
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LAS
20h 35m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
6:10 p.m. - 7:05 a.m.
LAS
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YUL
9h 55m
1 stop
C$ 375WestJet
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 3 May
Air Canada Logo
5:45 p.m. - 8:43 p.m.
YUL
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SAN
5h 58mdirect
Air Canada Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:31 p.m.
SAN
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YUL
5h 31mdirect
C$ 432Air Canada
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 25 May
Air Canada Logo
5:45 p.m. - 8:43 p.m.
YUL
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SAN
5h 58mdirect
Air Canada Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:31 p.m.
SAN
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YUL
5h 31mdirect
C$ 433Air Canada
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 13 May
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 12:23 p.m.
YUL
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SFO
8h 38m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:20 p.m. - 12:37 a.m.
SFO
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YUL
8h 17m
1 stop
C$ 467Porter Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
YUL
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SFO
9h 00m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.
SFO
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YUL
7h 50m
1 stop
C$ 474Porter Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
American Airlines Logo
3:45 p.m. - 1:44 p.m.
YUL
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PSP
24h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:49 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.
PSP
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YUL
22h 55m
1 stop
C$ 492American Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
American Airlines Logo
2:32 p.m. - 9:14 p.m.
YUL
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SNA
9h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:12 p.m. - 11:44 a.m.
SNA
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YUL
17h 32m
1 stop
C$ 492American Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 8 May
United Airlines Logo
6:35 p.m. - 11:13 a.m.
YUL
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SNA
19h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:27 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
SNA
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YUL
18h 43m
2 stops
C$ 526United Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
United Airlines Logo
6:35 p.m. - 10:09 a.m.
YUL
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BUR
18h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:44 p.m. - 1:09 p.m.
BUR
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YUL
14h 25m
2 stops
C$ 646United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California departing in May.

What is the cheapest Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at C$ 425 round-trip. The most popular route is from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 603.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 775 on average. Morning departures are around 27% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,261.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 631, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California is October, when tickets cost C$ 450 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 683 and C$ 650 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Montreal to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 199
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Las Vegas

Flights from Montreal to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Montreal to California 
JordanFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Mar 2025
Buy ticket early. This is a very overpriced route that Air Canada monopolizes. In one day my one way ticket jumped from $325 or so to $535 USD.
HibaFlew with Porter Airlines
YUL
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SFO
Aug 2024
People with kids or disabilities should be informed that boarding this flight requires taking stairs and a bus. Also, although this was over 5 hr flight, we were only served tiny snack bag and a drink. WiFi was great👍.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Aug 2024
US bound terminal has very few good options and one lounge that’s always over capacity. Make sure to eat well before getting there.
ROSEMARY JOFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Jan 2024
Purchase your own food in the terminal after security to bring on the plane with you with a large bottle of water

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there any lounges for travelers to relax in at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Yes, Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers several lounges where travelers can relax before their flights. Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating, snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi. It's located in the international area of the airport. The VIP Lounge offers amenities like snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.

  • How can I go from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    To travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center, you have several transportation options. The FlyAway Bus service operates from Los Angeles International Airport to various locations in Los Angeles, including Union Station, Westwood, Hollywood, and more. Buses are scheduled regularly and offer a convenient and affordable way to reach different parts of the city.

  • What parking options are there at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers various parking options to accommodate travelers' needs. EconoParc P5 is an economical parking option located a short shuttle ride away from the terminal. Multi-Level Parking is available in P1, P2, and P7. These parking garages offer covered parking spaces, providing protection from the weather. They are suitable for short-term and long-term parking.

  • What dining options are available at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    SAN features a range of casual dining restaurants offering diverse cuisines, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Examples include Phil's BBQ, California Pizza Kitchen, and Saffron. There are sit-down restaurants at the airport where travelers can enjoy a more relaxed dining experience with a broader menu selection. Examples include Rock & Brews and Beaudevin Wine Bar.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to California?

    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 Montreal to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Montreal to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Montreal to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 Montreal to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Those who are traveling from Montreal to California can arrive at several major airports in the state. Located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. It serves as a major gateway to both domestic and international destinations. Situated in San Mateo County near San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major hub for international flights, especially those coming from Canada.
  • There is a hotel located directly at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is situated within the airport complex, offering convenient accommodations for travelers arriving or departing from Montreal. The hotel is directly connected to the airport terminals, allowing easy access for guests.
  • If you will be traveling from Montreal to California with a small child, keep in mind that Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several Mamava nursing pods that can be accessed for free. These pods have outlets, running water, and comfortable seating, making them a private and convenient area to tend to your little one.
  • You have several transportation options to travel from downtown Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates buses and the STM Express 747 bus line specifically connects downtown Montreal to Montréal-Trudeau Airport.
  • When traveling with a furry friend from Montreal to California, remember that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. You can find indoor areas in each terminal and there are several outdoor grassy areas with complimentary waste bags and trash cans.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Montreal to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 430 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

10.0 ExcellentDeanna, Mar 2026
YWG - YOW
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Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

we did a return flight from Paris CDG to SFO. This trip was much better than the departing flight SFO to CDG. The food was better quality, the crew was nicer, and the interior of the plane seemed cleaner.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

Flight to Japan was was better across the board than the return to USA. Entertainment: Movie selection was old and not to my liking. Way too many woke choices. Not enough selections for sports or drama. Service: some of the crew were great. Not all. I paid for business class. a premium. Some of the crew thought they 'had' t do there job instead of wanting to serve and be polite. Food: Way to Japan was good. Way back to USA bad. Boarding: Wat out did not offer Business only; had to go thru general. If you pay for business, you should get business perks. Suggest you look for other than United for travel to Asia

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

The head flight attendant made the trip excellent. He was very accommodating.

The economy seats on the 777 was not as cramped as I had feared, but the food was terrible.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

The agents at the Kelowna YLW airport were really grumpy. Same with oversized baggage person. Staff on the plane were great.

Flight was early. That’s the only positive I can share. I paid for wifi on the flight and it didn’t allow me to use any streaming services so it was a waste of $20. West Jet also lost my ski equipment on my way to a ski vacation. They told me it would be delivered to the hotel as soon as it arrived at the airport. It was never delivered. I had to pick it up at the airport on my way home. I am completely disgusted with my experience on west jet

The window seat on the emergency row was too small. I had a different seat booked and they moved me. My seat remained open. It was very uncomfortable.

Experience was good, the wifi hook up is somewhat tough

I didn't think about not having the right app for wifi because my connecting flight was with Westjet and when I took off from Seattle I was thinking I would use my wifi, but realized I couldn't on my Westjet app and I did not have Delta's app downloaded.

Great flight, great landing, nice staff. Our seats were a little cramped.

I will not be flying with westjet again. I was uncomfortable in my seat. The position made my back hurt so bad. My wife was able to fit the seatbelt around her with out an extension but was unable to put the tray table down or fit in the seat for that matter. Our bag was smashed and I spent two hours trying to fill out the application for a damaged bag before I gave up. The 80 photos I took would not work and nothing telling me the format to upload them as.. I made the mistake of unpacking the bag before taking photos so no claim for me. Next trip to Canada I will have to use air Canada.

Overall good experience. The wait for baggage at our destination was quite long, but other than that everything was good as expected

Loading was delayed multiple times, due to what seemed like boarding pass check system failures, or poor process. Additional delays due to plane congestion on the airport tarmac. All was made up by comfortable seating, good food and good in-flight entertainment.

Airplane is too small. Crew, especially the flight attendant who looked after our area, was not at all friendly and a touch authoratative. She may have been the most gruff flight attendant i've come across in 40 years of business travel

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

Be careful about the bad policy and when purchasing seats

Very disappointed with premier lounge. Food selection very poor, both coffee machines out of order. For the price you charge for an upgrade, the seats don’t fully recline, movie selection is old. Not very good value. Asian airlines are light years ahead at a more affordable price.

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

Air Canada’s problems are not staff related by and large, no. The problem is tiny jets between the U.S. and Canada - yes, believe it or not they are still “international” (just ask our own Mango Maniac in power in the U.S.). The little aisle is compounded by a design flaw of a “dog leg” starting at seat 12. Woe be unto you if you sit here as passengers and attendants do not have sufficient room to not hit you in the face with backpacks. One thing I will say very positively about Air Canada is you still provide pillows and blankets on transcontinental flights to all, not just the elites. Your tiny improperly designed jets are also a problem flying city to city within Canada also. One can only say you remind us of a “Jet Blue” or “Spirit” experience. Also your luggage space is downright Byzantine! We will endeavor to avoid you and use other U.S. carriers, albeit charging more.

Terrible canceled flight and lost my luggage. Flew me to Halifax. Tgat flight was delayed, had to spend night in airport chair.

My seat was not comfortable. Flight was smooth. Regretfully we had two delays before takeoff

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

The staff could not have been any friendlier. Lots of usb ports on our aircraft.

It was crazy, boarded over a hour late from scheduled departure. Then when arrived in BNA issued with getting off the plane…over 1/2 hour. Not looking forward to flying Air Canada, ever again.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

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