Air Canada Launches New US Routes

Air Canada has announced the upcoming launch of three new routes to the United States in 2023. Canada’s largest airline will also restore service to previously suspended routes, and increase frequency to many destinations in the United States.

The new routes will run between Toronto and New York (JFK), Toronto and Sacramento (SMF), and Montreal and New York (JFK). Notably, the two routes to New York (JFK) will make connections to other Star Alliance carriers departing from New York (JFK) much easier.

Air Canada’s New JFK Routes

Beginning on March 26, 2023, Air Canada will operate twice-daily service from Toronto to New York (JFK) and once-daily service from Montreal to New York (JFK).

With the addition of routes to New York (JFK), Air Canada will serve all three major airports in the New York area. Passengers in Montreal and Toronto can choose flights to all three airports, while travellers coming from Calgary, Halifax, Ottawa, or Vancouver can enjoy direct flights to New York (EWR) only.

The flight times from Toronto are as follows:

• AC8553 New York (JFK) to Toronto (YYZ), departing 10:00am and arriving 11:45am
• AC8554 Toronto (YYZ) to New York (JFK), departing 11:00am and arriving 12:36pm 
• AC8555 New York (JFK) to Toronto (YYZ), departing 1:25pm and arriving 3:10pm
• AC8556 Toronto (YYZ) to New York (JFK), departing 8:30pm and arriving 10:06pm

The flight times from Montreal are as follows:

• AC8898 Montreal (YUL) to New York (JFK), departing 6:25pm and arriving 8:00pm
• AC8899 New York (JFK) to Montreal (YUL), departing 12:45pm and arriving 2:20pm

All routes will be operated by Air Canada Jazz with a two-cabin Embraer E175 aircraft. 

The flights have been loaded on Air Canada’s website, and passengers can book flights throughout the schedule.

Air Canada’s New Sacramento Route

Beginning on June 1, 2023, Air Canada will operate year-round flights between Toronto and Sacramento, California. The westbound flights from Toronto will depart on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, while the eastbound flights from Sacramento will depart on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The flight times are as follows:

• AC758 Sacramento (SMF) to Toronto (YYZ), departing 9:25am and arriving 5:15pm
• AC759 Toronto (YYZ) to Sacramento (SMF), departing 6:30pm and arriving 8:55pm

Air Canada will operate the Airbus A220-300 aircraft on this route, with business class and economy class cabins. The…