Zipair has loaded their schedule for flights operating between November 2024 and March 2025.

Similar to when they first introduced their flights, they are offering nonstop flights between Vancouver and Tokyo, Japan (NRT) for $679 to $899 CAD roundtrip.

The nonstop flights are in and out of Tokyo's Narita Airport (NRT).

Zipair is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines.

Things to note about Zipair:

- Zipair aims to offer flights to Japan that are significantly cheaper than their competitors (Air Canada, ANA, and Japan Airlines here in Vancouver).

(Note: Zipair is actually owned by Japan Airlines).

However, Zipair does not include *anything* in their base fares, other than a small piece of hand luggage. Seat selection, actual carry-on, checked bags, and even meals are all extra.

- If you want to quickly compare Zipair against their competitors, add about $220 CAD roundtrip to their cheapest prices. This is the typical cost of their 'Value' or 'Flex Biz' packages which includes things like carry-on or a checked bag and seat selection.

- So as of right now, these flights are really around $679 + $220 roundtrip, or $899 CAD roundtrip. For comparison, the cheapest prices with Air Canada, ANA, and Japan Airlines for a nonstop flight are currently $1470 CAD roundtrip.

Zipair 'Full Flat' Class

Zipair also offers something called 'Full Flat'' class with lie-flat seats that are significantly cheaper than Business Class fares offered by competitors.

But again, this Full Flat class is stripped down to it's bare minimum. Full Flat is essentially Economy with a better seat. That's all you get.

You still need to pay extra for things that would normally be included on a typical Business Class flight (bags, seat selection, and inflight meals).

Priority check-in, baggage handling or boarding, and lounge access are also not included.

Also note that in Full Flat there are no built in screens. You bring your own device and stream entertainment wirelessly.

Availability for travel

Late October, November, December 2024

January, February, March 2025

How to find and book this deal

1. Go to the ZIPAir website

2. Change the currency from $USD to $CAD (near the top right of the page)

3. Search for a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

4. Try dates starting in late October 2024.

Most dates between late October 2024 and February 2025 are currently $360 on the way there and $320 on the way home. Dates in March are $87 more roundtrip.

Air Canada has dropped the price of their flights from Victoria to Toronto, Ontario down to $182 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights are nonstop both ways.

You can also find nonstop flights from Vancouver to Toronto for $195 roundtrip.

You can also find vice-versa flights (Toronto to Victoria or Vancouver) for a similar roundtrip price.

Availability for travel

September, October, November, December 2024

January, February 2025

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Victoria to Toronto

Google Flights: Vancouver to Toronto

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Browse for the cheapest dates by adjusting the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $229 roundtrip.

2. Go to FlightHub or Skyscanner or Kayak

3. Search for a flight from Victoria (YYJ) to Toronto (YYZ)

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

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Air Canada has dropped the price of their flights from Vancouver to Montreal, Quebec down to between $219 and $256 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights are nonstop both ways.

You can also find vice-versa flights (Montreal to Vancouver) for a similar roundtrip price.

Weekend trips are available (Thursday/Friday to Sunday/Monday).

A few Vancouver-Ottawa flights are available in late August for $286 CAD roundtrip.

Availability for travel

September, October, November, December 2024

January, February 2025

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Montreal

(Nonstop flights)

Google Flights: Vancouver to Ottawa

(Nonstop flights)

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Browse for the cheapest dates by adjusting the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $256 roundtrip.

2. Go to FlightHub or Skyscanner or Kayak

3. Search for a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL)

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

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WestJet has dropped the price of their off-season flights from Vancouver to Paris, France down to between $586 and $650 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights have 1 stop in Calgary each way.

The fastest flights have about a 90 minute layover each way.

You can also find 1-stop flights from...

Abbotsford (YXX) for $560 CAD roundtrip.

Comox (YQQ) for $565 CAD roundtrip.

Nanaimo (YCD) for $576 CAD roundtrip

Victoria (YYJ) for $586 CAD roundtrip.

You can also find flights from larger hub cities like Paris to warmer places in Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and even North Africa for under ~$150 CAD roundtrip.

For example Paris to Morocco is often available for $90 to $150 roundtrip. While November or March may be chilly in Paris, it's a perfect time to visit Morocco.

Availability for travel

November, December 2024

January, February, March 2025

How to find and book this deal

Step 1

- Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Paris, France

Step 2:

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Adjust the trip length at the bottom to browse for cheap date combinations.

- Look for the dates that are $633-$670 roundtrip.

Step 3:

- Go to Skyscanner or Kayak

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

- The price will be cheaper than what is showing on Google Flights.

You can find flights from larger hub cities like Paris to warmer places in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean for under ~$150 CAD roundtrip

1. Try this Google Flights search to places in Southern Europe and along the Mediterranean for under $150 CAD roundtrip.

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American Airlines has dropped the price of their flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil down to $754 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights have 1 stop in Dallas each way.

At one point, Brazil was going to bring back their visa requirement for Canadians. But that has been delayed until at least April 2025.

Availability for travel

September, October, November 2024

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view and browse for cheap date combinations.

- Adjust the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $754 roundtrip

2. Go to Skyscanner

3. Search for a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

screenshot from Skyscanner