Air Canada, the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada, operates an extensive network of flights across North America. Among its many routes are services that connect Canadian cities with destinations in the United States. In this article, we will look at Air Canada’s five longest (by distance) US-bound routes.
The data in this article is sourced from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, and ch-aviation, an aviation knowledge database.
Montreal (YUL) to San Diego (SAN): 2,137 nautical miles
Let’s begin with the fifth-longest flight: between Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). This flight connects two vibrant cities on opposite sides of the continent, offering passengers a direct link from the cultural heart of Quebec to the sunny beaches of Southern California.
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The YUL-SAN route spans 2,137 nautical miles (2,459 miles / 3,958 kilometers), with a flight time of five hours and 52 minutes. Air Canada uses its Airbus A220-300 on this route.
In July 2024, Air Canada is operating 31 flights from YUL and SAN, offering 4,247 seats. In total, there are 10,443,373 Available Seat Miles (ASMs) on this route. An Available Seat Mile (ASM) is a key metric used to measure an airline’s passenger carrying capacity. It represents the number of seats available on all flights multiplied by the number of miles those seats are flown. Essentially, it provides a way to quantify the total passenger capacity offered by an airline on a certain route over a given period.
Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX): 2,148 nautical miles
Next up is the route from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), covering a distance of 2,148 nautical miles (2,473 miles / 3,980 kilometers). This route links Montreal, a city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant arts scene, with Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.
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In July 2024, there are 93 Air Canada flights on this route. With 18,010 seats from YUL to LAX, there are 44,538,730 ASMs on this route – representing the highest ASM of all the routes mentioned in this article. Notably, this highly in-demand route also comes out at the top when compared to the ASMs of Air Canada’s top 10 longest flights to the US.

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Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO): 2,204 nautical miles
The route from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) spans 2,204 nautical miles (2,538 miles / 4,085 kilometers) and is Air Canada’s third-longest US-bound route. This flight connects the bustling metropolis of Montreal with the tech hub of Silicon Valley and the scenic beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area.
In July 2024, Air Canada will fly a total of 60 flights from YUL and SFO, with 9,116 seats. In total, there are 23,136,408 ASMs on this route. After YUL-LAX, YUL-SFO has the second-highest number of seats available, in comparison to the other routes mentioned here.
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Air Canada operates three aircraft types on this route, namely, the A220-300, 737-8, and E195-E2 – all of which are narrowbodies. The flight time between YUL and SFO is six hours and 12 minutes.
Vancouver (YVR) to Honolulu (HNL): 2,351 nautical miles
One of the longest US-bound routes operated by Air Canada is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). This route, which covers a distance of 2,351 nautical miles (2,705 miles / 4,353 kilometers), transports passengers from the scenic landscapes of British Columbia to the tropical paradise of Hawaii.
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In July 2024, there are 31 Air Canada services on this route, offering 5,239 seats and 14,171,495 ASMs from YVR to HNL. The flight, which lasts six hours and 13 minutes, is served solely by the 737-8.
Vancouver (YVR) to Miami (MIA): 2,433 nautical miles
The longest US-bound route operated by Air Canada is from Vancouver (YVR) to Miami International Airport (MIA). This route is just slightly longer than the YVR-HNL services, spanning 2,433 nautical miles (2,801 miles / 4,508 kilometers).
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The six-hour YVR-MIA route links the west coast of Canada with the vibrant and diverse city of Miami, known for its lively nightlife, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage. Like YVR-HNL, Air Canada operates only the 737-8 on this route.

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Although this route tops the list in terms of flight distance, it is not as frequently flown as the other routes highlighted here. In fact, there are only 12 flights from YVR to MIA in July 2024. With 2,028 seats, there are 5,680,428 ASMs. In terms of the number of flights, available seats, and ASMs, YVR-MIA has the lowest among all of Air Canada’s ten longest routes to the US.
Conclusion
Air Canada’s longest US-bound routes provide excellent service across North America. These routes not only connect major Canadian cities with key US destinations but also offer passengers the convenience of non-stop flights.
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Whether traveling for business or leisure, Air Canada’s direct flights on these routes ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey. By enhancing its fleet and connectivity, Air Canada continues to meet the diverse needs of its passengers.