Is Going Through Customs Worth Saving Money?

[bear_mom]

We have flown out of Toronto a few times because it was considerably cheaper ($200-$400/person). But we already had passports and were going to Cancun. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again, it wasn’t complicated and the waits were minimal.

 

[isabellea]

Thanks for sharing! How do you go about getting Nexus? It sounds very convenient.

I live in Montreal and we got our Nexus card at the Champlain, NY border crossing. It was fast and it's so convenient! Nexus costs 50$USD/adult (free for kids) and are good for 5 years. With a Nexus cards, you wouldn't need a passport to fly out of YUL. You also go through US Customs at YUL so the flight is then considered domestic. Nexus also gives you access to a quicker line at security at YUL and TSA pre-check at many US airports.

Nexus: https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov

 

[Jimsig]

Thanks for sharing! How do you go about getting Nexus? It sounds very convenient.

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus

 

[vandort]

Thanks for sharing! How do you go about getting Nexus? It sounds very convenient.

Here's the link for the program: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus

It takes a couple of months to get the paperwork processed and then you have to have your picture and fingerprints taken at a US customs location.