Flights to Canada
Travelling to Canada is part of the adventure, and arriving well rested sets you up perfectly for the journey ahead. Here, we explain how to choose the best flight options and share helpful tips to prepare for your trip to Canada.
Flight duration
Flights from the UK to Canada typically take between 7 and 11 hours, depending on your destination.
Direct flights from London reach cities on the East Coast, such as Toronto or Montreal, in around 7 to 8 hours. Flights to Western Canada, including Vancouver or Calgary, usually take around 9–11 hours.
To ensure a comfortable journey, we work with leading airlines and carefully select the best routes and connections. Our travel specialists will help you choose the flight options that suit your itinerary and travel preferences.
Price of the flight
The price of your flight depends on several factors, including when you travel, how far in advance you book, and the cabin class you choose.
As a guide, return flights in Economy Class typically range between £600 and £1,000, while Business Class fares generally fall between £2,500 and £4,500.
Thanks to our partnerships with leading airlines, we have access to competitive fares and can often secure attractive rates while ensuring comfort and flexibility.
Choose your flight class
Your flight class has the biggest impact on price. Each class offers its own benefits, including baggage allowances, lounge access, seat size, on-board meals and entertainment.
Economy is the best choice for those seeking a budget-friendly option. It provides basic comforts, including cabin and hold luggage, on-board meals, soft drinks, and personal entertainment.
Upgrade to Premium Economy for added comfort. Enjoy perks such as dedicated check-in, priority boarding, extra baggage allowance, and more spacious seating with additional legroom.
Business Class offers an elevated experience with perks like lounge access at select airports, generous baggage allowance, gourmet meals, and a premium entertainment system. Enjoy a lie-flat bed in your private seat, along with complimentary amenities and pyjamas.
For the ultimate in luxury, First Class offers unparalleled comfort. Enjoy services such as priority boarding, access to the First Class lounge, and a dedicated check-in counter.
Onboard, your private suite transforms into a bedroom with a fully lie-flat bed, luxury bedding, and an advanced entertainment system. Indulge in gourmet meals and enjoy premium beverages throughout the flight.
Stopovers and domestic flights
Why not enhance your journey to Canada with a stopover along the way? Cities such as Reykjavik, Iceland, offer a fantastic opportunity to break up the journey, stretch your legs, and explore somewhere new before continuing to your final destination.
Once in Canada, domestic flights make it easy to travel between regions. Whether you are travelling between Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains or exploring Eastern Canada, internal flights can help you cover long distances comfortably.
You can also fly into one city and return from another, allowing you to tailor your itinerary to your travel plans.
Our airline partners
To get your holiday to Canada off to a flying start, we work with Icelandair, British Airways and Delta Airlines, all known for their excellent service, cleanliness, customer care, and modern in-flight entertainment systems.
Icelandair offers a unique opportunity to fly to Canada via Reykjavik. A short stopover in Iceland allows you to experience the city’s dramatic landscapes before continuing your journey.
British Airways operates direct flights from London to several Canadian destinations, including Vancouver and Toronto, with comfortable cabins and extensive in-flight entertainment.
Delta Air Lines offers convenient flights from London to major Canadian cities such as Toronto and Vancouver, with comfortable cabins, spacious seating, and excellent in-flight service.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can fly direct to Canada from many UK cities, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff. London has the widest choice, with direct flights from Heathrow to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax. Manchester mainly serves Toronto, while Scotland offers strong direct links from Glasgow and Edinburgh to cities such as Toronto, Halifax and Calgary. Cardiff also offers a direct service to Toronto.
We always check the best route for your dates, because the most convenient airport can depend on the region of Canada you are visiting, the season, flight frequency and whether a multi-city route would avoid unnecessary backtracking.
Flights from the UK to Canada usually take around 7 to 11 hours, depending on where you fly. London to Toronto or Montréal is typically around 7 to 8 hours, while Vancouver or Calgary usually takes around 9 to 11 hours. With a stopover, total journey time is often around 10 to 13 hours.
We work with leading airlines, including Icelandair, British Airways and Delta Air Lines, for Canada holidays. British Airways operates direct routes from London to destinations such as Vancouver and Toronto, while Icelandair can route you via Reykjavík, making it easy to add a short Iceland stopover.
Fly to Canada with Little America
With Little America, you travel with the reassurance of genuine local expertise and access to exclusive fares through our airline partnerships. We design your journey to be as comfortable as possible, whether you prefer the fastest route or a memorable stopover along the way.
We arrange everything for you
As your full-service travel agent, we take care of all your transport arrangements, from flights and transfers to car hire and domestic connections. You can relax knowing the logistics are handled, leaving you free to get excited about the adventure ahead.
Before you know it, you’ll be driving through the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, spotting whales along the Atlantic Coast, or paddling across turquoise alpine lakes. Get in touch, and we’ll start planning your dream trip to Canada.
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