Together with its economy class sale, WestJet is now offering great business class deals from Amsterdam to Western Canada. You can reach Vancouver for just €1,421, while non-stop flights to Calgary start at just €1,428. You can also travel one-way, starting at €706 to Calgary.
Canada abolished all Covid-related travel restrictions on October 1, 2022.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for return flights at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. We have filtered out trips that need an overnight connection. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your preselected flight dates. You can also select WestJet’s website, although it’s about €100 more expensive.
One-way fares are available on almost every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday even during the holiday period. Just switch the search box to one-way and select any of the above-mentioned days.
Here are the exact routing possibilities:
On Skyscanner:
WestJet’s Dreamliners have 16 business class seats spread out in a 1-2-1 configuration. They have forward-facing B/E Aerospace Super Diamond seats similar to British Airways or Air Canada, although they don’t have doors.
Search & Book
You have to be quick as the deal expires on September 20, 2022. There is no minimum or maximum stay and you can also buy one-way tickets. You can travel between November 2022 and March 2023. You can only travel with one-way tickets during the winter holiday period.
The best way to find the cheapest dates is to use our availability calendar above. You can decide to book through Skyscanner or Westjet’s website after selecting your dates. Booking through OTAs saves you around €100. You can also use Google Flights to customise your journey.
Mileage
Not being part of any alliance means that your earnings are limited. WestJet issues the long-haul tickets in booking class D and the short ones in booking class R. A return flight to Vancouver would get you the following earnings:
- 14,362 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 9,760 RDM + 1,952 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Hotel prices in Vancouver usually start at roughly €100, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Vancouver
Vancouver is the largest metropolitan region in western Canada and a comparatively young city that has got a lot to offer! Stanley Park and Coal Harbour attract many visitors every year and Vancouver is also a great starting point if you want to explore the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Best Time to Visit
Vancouver has one of the mildest climates of any major Canadian city. The winters (December to February) are very rainy, snow is – untypical for Canada – rare. The best weather for tourism is from late July to mid October, when the days are comparatively warm and dry.
From the Airport to the City Center
The SkyTrain will take you to the city centre in about 25 minutes. A ride costs about 6€ (airport -> city) or 2,60€ (city -> airport). With a taxi you need just about half an hour at prices from 17€ to 20€.
Tip: Take a Seaplane Tour!
In many regions of Canada the seaplane is a common means of transport. Vancouver has its own seaplane terminal right at the Olympic Cauldron in the city centre. A short sightseeing flight (duration 20 minutes, of that approx. 10 minutes in flight) over Vancouver can be had for 95 Canadian dollars (approx. 62€). For 129 CAD (approx. 84€) there are longer flights with 20 minutes of air time which go all the way up to the North Shore Mountains. In addition, daily trips are offered e.g. to Victoria on Vancouver Island or one can also take part in the famous Mail Run. The largest seaplane operator at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (IATA code: CXH) is Harbour Air. In addition, Seair Seaplanes also offers cheap sightseeing- and scheduled flights. Kenmore Air even flies between Vancouver and Seattle.
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Information & Tips for Canada
The North American country of Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of surface area. In Canada, English and French are the official languages. Tourists visit Canada because of its many natural attractions and large cities, and the flight prices vary between the east and west coasts. Flights to the east coast e.g. to Toronto or Montreal regularly cost less than 400€. For flights to the west coast, e.g. to Vancouver or Calgary, prices are closer to 400€ – 600€. Other destinations are mostly only reachable with an additional domestic flight. Just like in the USA, most airlines now only offer cheap fares that do not include checked baggage. For checked baggage you should budget an additional 50€ per direction.
Best Time to Travel
Canada is a huge country with many varying climate conditions, but it is safe to say that the winters (November to March) are very cold and snowy in most regions. Summers are relatively mild and partly rainy.
Immigration & Visa Requirements
Most EU citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 6 months. However, an electronic travel waiver (eTA) must be applied for, similar to the ESTA required for entry into the USA. This costs CA$7 (~€5) and is valid for up to 5 years.
Currency
Canada’s national currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). One euro is approximately CA$1.47. Many credit cards may charge a foreign currency fee of up to 2% to pay in CAD.
Transfer from Canada to the USA
Canada is located north of the USA and is the only other country apart from Mexico that shares a border with it (2 borders, actually: Alaska borders Canada in the southeast!) At many airports in Canada US immigration is already done before departure, so you arrive in the USA as a “domestic” passenger in the domestic terminal which can potentially save you lots of time since you do not have to stand in line at customs upon arriving. By land the same entry formalities take place as at the airport or by train at the station in Canada. Most EU citizens don’t need a visa and can instead make use of the digital ESTA procedure.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Airalo and Maya Mobile. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for Canada 🇨🇦 Compared
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