Cheap flights from Toronto to DC?
Mar 16, 2016, 7:53 pm
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Cheap flights from Toronto to DC?
Hey all,
I'm looking for a way to fly someone down from Toronto to DC but is it just me or have prices jumped up even more than before? I've tried all the traditional airlines, and Porter airlines from YTZ as well and everything is upwards of $600 round trip. For a 50 minute flight, that's transatlantic pricing :-)
Does anyone have some suggestions on alternate routing? Different airlines? Reward tickets to bring down the cost? Anything is welcome.
Thanks,
I'm looking for a way to fly someone down from Toronto to DC but is it just me or have prices jumped up even more than before? I've tried all the traditional airlines, and Porter airlines from YTZ as well and everything is upwards of $600 round trip. For a 50 minute flight, that's transatlantic pricing :-)
Does anyone have some suggestions on alternate routing? Different airlines? Reward tickets to bring down the cost? Anything is welcome.
Thanks,
Mar 16, 2016, 8:40 pm
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If you can find MileSAAver Coach seats on AA's YYZ-DCA nonstops, those seats can be had for just 7,500 BA Avios one way. AAdvantage will also start offering 7,500-mile redemptions on short-haul nonstops come next Tuesday, but I'm not sure if that rate will be good on trans-border flights.
Amex MR, Chase UR, and Starwood points can all be converted to BA Avios -- although MR points no longer convert at a 1:1 ratio. Avios can also be earned directly with the Chase/BA Visa card.
If you can find MileSAAver Coach seats on AA's YYZ-DCA nonstops, those seats can be had for just 7,500 BA Avios one way. AAdvantage will also start offering 7,500-mile redemptions on short-haul nonstops come next Tuesday, but I'm not sure if that rate will be good on trans-border flights.
Amex MR, Chase UR, and Starwood points can all be converted to BA Avios -- although MR points no longer convert at a 1:1 ratio. Avios can also be earned directly with the Chase/BA Visa card.
Mar 17, 2016, 8:38 am
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Crossing the border in a bus will save a lot of taxes involved with flights.
May 27, 2016, 5:03 pm
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I took a look at AA flights and even though there are AASaver rates on AA.com, there's nothing direct (looking for something before xmas). How were you guys able to find BA rates? I'm searching on BA's website and it's not even showing up as a supported route. Looks like Air Canada Express, American, and United Express are the ones running those routes. Sorry, I'm still learning about all this so any advice is appreciated.
Thx
Thx
May 27, 2016, 8:21 pm
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Using ITA Matrix, I just put in 12/21 departure from YYZ to DCA and return on 12/26 and came up with a $320 CAD on Air Canada, non stop both ways. Not sure if those are you dates but try this https://matrix.itasoftware.com
Once you find a flight that makes sense, go to the airlines website and book directly there.
Once you find a flight that makes sense, go to the airlines website and book directly there.
May 29, 2016, 11:20 am
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I took a look at AA flights and even though there are AASaver rates on AA.com, there's nothing direct (looking for something before xmas). How were you guys able to find BA rates? I'm searching on BA's website and it's not even showing up as a supported route. Looks like Air Canada Express, American, and United Express are the ones running those routes. Sorry, I'm still learning about all this so any advice is appreciated.
Thx
Thx
May 29, 2016, 3:43 pm
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May 30, 2016, 11:48 am
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Jul 15, 2017, 1:51 am
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Hey all,
I'm revisiting this post to see if anyone has any insights. I'm looking for flights again from Toronto to Washington DC in the next 2 weeks for 2-4 nights. I've looked at Matrix and flights are coming up at $340 USD which I know is 'normal' unfortunately on this route. BUF departure is also coming up at around $300. I'm not looking to spend points right now so just wondering if there's anything else worth looking at.
Thanks for your help!
I'm revisiting this post to see if anyone has any insights. I'm looking for flights again from Toronto to Washington DC in the next 2 weeks for 2-4 nights. I've looked at Matrix and flights are coming up at $340 USD which I know is 'normal' unfortunately on this route. BUF departure is also coming up at around $300. I'm not looking to spend points right now so just wondering if there's anything else worth looking at.
Thanks for your help!
Jul 15, 2017, 7:11 am
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Hey all,
I'm revisiting this post to see if anyone has any insights. I'm looking for flights again from Toronto to Washington DC in the next 2 weeks for 2-4 nights. I've looked at Matrix and flights are coming up at $340 USD which I know is 'normal' unfortunately on this route. BUF departure is also coming up at around $300. I'm not looking to spend points right now so just wondering if there's anything else worth looking at.
Thanks for your help!
I'm revisiting this post to see if anyone has any insights. I'm looking for flights again from Toronto to Washington DC in the next 2 weeks for 2-4 nights. I've looked at Matrix and flights are coming up at $340 USD which I know is 'normal' unfortunately on this route. BUF departure is also coming up at around $300. I'm not looking to spend points right now so just wondering if there's anything else worth looking at.
Thanks for your help!
Lots of places - in addition to Matrix - to look online: which have been discussed ad nauseam.