Canada Require ments and flight help

Andy010

Hi all,


I'm Long time reader, but I don't usually post much.


I am planning on Surprising my girlfriend, who is currently away working in Canada.


I was hoping someone could tell me what I need to be able to travel there and surprise her?


Also, when looking for flights the cheapest I'm currently finding are around £900? Can anyone help me beat this? (Looking to go at the end of July)


She is in British Columbia, but I know she had to fly to Vancouver and get a 10hour bus across the county to Penticton.


Any tips/money saving help would be hugely appreciated.


Regards,

Shimrod

Apply for an ETA if you don't already have one: Start here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp which is the official Canadian Government site. It costs $7 and should come through in minutes. If you have to declare 'issues' (such as illness) then it can take a week, so don't leave it until last minute.

Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left on it.

You don't mention where you are flying from, or exact dates. Air Transat from Manchester have return flights direct to Vancouver for £786, Westjet from Glasgow £767, or £735 direct from Heathrow. Thats for July 21-28, give or take a day based on price. You can certainly get flights below £600 but with very long stopovers.

jackieblack

End of July = peak season = higher prices
What are your dates and where can you fly from?
Are you willing to fly indirect if it saves ££?


Air Canada fly from Vancouver to Penticton, flight is 50 mins


Check if you need an eTA http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp

phatbear

Shimrod wrote: »

Apply for an ESTA if you don't already have one: Start here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp

ESTA is used for entry into the USA, Canada has ETA.

Shimrod

phatbear wrote: »

ESTA is used for entry into the USA, Canada has ETA.

Whoops, one letter to many. 0/10 for not reading the websites I link to. Now corrected.

phatbear

Shimrod wrote: »

Whoops, one letter to many. 0/10 for not reading the websites I link to. Now corrected.

wasn't trying to be pedantic just didnt want the OP to get confused, especially if they didn't use your link

Andy010

Shimrod wrote: »

Apply for an ETA if you don't already have one: Start here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp which is the official Canadian Government site. It costs $7 and should come through in minutes. If you have to declare 'issues' (such as illness) then it can take a week, so don't leave it until last minute.

Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left on it.

You don't mention where you are flying from, or exact dates. Air Transat from Manchester have return flights direct to Vancouver for £786, Westjet from Glasgow £767, or £735 direct from Heathrow. Thats for July 21-28, give or take a day based on price. You can certainly get flights below £600 but with very long stopovers.

Right, I will apply for an ETA using that link once my flights are sorted.


My closest Airport is Leeds/Bradford, but I am willing to travel anywhere to catch the cheapest flight.


I reckon I would look to be flying on the 27th July for either a week or 10days.


£786 from Manchester sounds like a better deal, as im sure it would cost me £50 to get to London and Back etc


Thanks for your help

jackieblack

Manchester to Penticton, with changes at Heathrow and Vancouver, out 27 July return 6th August, £860


https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#search;f=MAN;t=YYF;d=2016-07-27;r=2016-08-06;sel=MANLHR0BA1385-LHRYVR0AC855-YVRYYF0AC8354;q=manchester+to+penticton+bc

cubegame

Technically you don't need an ETA until September. However, some airlines are insisting on them even if the Canadians aren't,

danielthomark

Andy010 wrote: »

I will apply for an ETA using that link once my flights are sorted.

I would always recommend the other way round.

Shimrod

Andy010 wrote: »

£786 from Manchester sounds like a better deal, as im sure it would cost me £50 to get to London and Back etc
Thanks for your help

This is £651 from Glasgow, adds on travel costs but direct flights which for me is always a big plus. Slightly longer than 10 days but fits with Air Transat timetable. You could come back Friday 5th for £701. Alternatively Manchester flights longer duration but more convenient start point https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#search;f=MAN;t=YVR;d=2016-07-28;r=2016-08-08;sel=MANYYZ0TS209-YYZYVR0TS968,YVRYYC0TS967-YYCYYZ0TS967-YYZMAN0TS206;so=d

Outbound flight
Wed, 27 Jul

11:00 – 12:05
Glasgow (GLA) – Vancouver (YVR)
Air Transat 297 · Economy Class · Airbus A330
Average legroom (79 cm)

9h 05m
In-seat USB power
On-demand video
No Wi-Fi



Return flight

Tue, 9 Aug

17:05 – 09:45+1
Vancouver (YVR) – Glasgow (GLA)
Air Transat 296 · Economy Class · Airbus A330
Average legroom (79 cm)
Overnight flight

8h 40m
In-seat USB power
On-demand video
No Wi-Fi