Getting cheaper airfare from Canada - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Jump4Joy8390 · 11-09-2012, 01:28 PM

We used to use Air Miles to fly to Florida out of Toronto, but were finding that those "free" flights were costing us a fortune in taxes! For less money, we have flown out of Buffalo for as low as $450 (total for 3 of us) to about $900. At first, our only goal was to save money, but the smaller airport, cheaper parking, and going through Customs at the border first, have become added bonuses! We are very lucky, though, as it's only an hour and a half from our house to the airport.

Demi_8 · 11-10-2012, 11:19 PM

Uh, oh, getting nervous about choosing Delta now for our return home from Orlando to Van after hearing all this negative stuff about them, but they had the best price and the best return time home. I guess we'll just have to hope for the best that nothing gets changed on us. For our trip there at the height of the holiday season, the lowest we were able to find for our family of four was Southwest out of Seattle ($1,127.60 tax incl). and we are still ahead even with a one night hotel stay. Prices out of YVR on AC or Westjet were just too outrageous!

prairiesarah · 11-11-2012, 11:08 AM

We're on Delta too and I am not worrying too much. It was less than half the price of Westjet so I figure I am way ahead any which way. I have heard about bad experiences with United, Air Canada etc too (ie, my friend who got stuck in Denver between Xmas and New Years last year with 4 kids and no lugggage because United bumped her from the flight). I have had a few friends fly Delta and have a good experience so I am just going to hope for the best and be glad that I was able to find a good price because we wouldn't have been going if Westjet was our only option as the price was just too high.

11-09-2012, 01:28 PM	#16
Jump4Joy8390 DVC Owners since 2008 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 257	We used to use Air Miles to fly to Florida out of Toronto, but were finding that those "free" flights were costing us a fortune in taxes! For less money, we have flown out of Buffalo for as low as $450 (total for 3 of us) to about $900. At first, our only goal was to save money, but the smaller airport, cheaper parking, and going through Customs at the border first, have become added bonuses! We are very lucky, though, as it's only an hour and a half from our house to the airport. __________________ Me DH DD11 2007 - Saratoga Springs / All Star Music 2008 - Disney Magic / Port Orleans Riverside 2009 - Vero Beach / Beach Club Villas / Saratoga Springs (Feb/Mar) Caribbean Beach (Aug) 2010 - Boardwalk Villas / Disney Wonder / Saratoga Springs (Feb/Mar) Kidani Village / Wilderness Lodge (Dec) 2011 - Pop Century / Vero Beach / Disney Dream / Old Key West (Mar) Kidani Village / Port Orleans French Quarter / Saratoga Springs (Aug) 2012 - Boardwalk Villas / Disney Dream / Vero Beach / Saratoga Springs 2013 - Bay Lake Tower / Disney Fantasy / Beach Club Villas

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

11-10-2012, 11:19 PM	#17
Demi_8 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 69	Uh, oh, getting nervous about choosing Delta now for our return home from Orlando to Van after hearing all this negative stuff about them, but they had the best price and the best return time home. I guess we'll just have to hope for the best that nothing gets changed on us. For our trip there at the height of the holiday season, the lowest we were able to find for our family of four was Southwest out of Seattle ($1,127.60 tax incl). and we are still ahead even with a one night hotel stay. Prices out of YVR on AC or Westjet were just too outrageous!

11-11-2012, 11:08 AM	#18
prairiesarah Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 57	We're on Delta too and I am not worrying too much. It was less than half the price of Westjet so I figure I am way ahead any which way. I have heard about bad experiences with United, Air Canada etc too (ie, my friend who got stuck in Denver between Xmas and New Years last year with 4 kids and no lugggage because United bumped her from the flight). I have had a few friends fly Delta and have a good experience so I am just going to hope for the best and be glad that I was able to find a good price because we wouldn't have been going if Westjet was our only option as the price was just too high.