Canadian connections can now save you up to 54% in Business Class
Premium fares to Asia are high, and are only getting higher. If you don’t want to pay $8,000+ and don’t mind having two of the three C’s: Cost, Comfort, and Convenience, keep reading.
Now that Canada has broken free from the Lockdown ice age, there are some hidden Business Class opportunities from the U.S. via Canada to a range of Asian cities on Air Canada, All Nippon, and Japan Airlines.
When you do a search for nonstop fares from Chicago to Tokyo or other Asian cities, Business Class is currently $8,000 to $10,000 on major U.S. and Asian carriers. However, we found that fares from many U.S. cities with connections through Canada can drop 50%+!
Asia fares from the U.S. versus via Canada
that save up to 54%
The chart below shows the smarts of a Canuck detour. Look at that third example. Fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo on JAL for $9,813 or go via Vancouver, Canada, and pay just $4,541 (54% less).
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Bonus
If you happen to be flying from Canada – or from the U.S. and are willing to buy separate tickets – there are a handful of attractive fares to Asia. They’re also great deals if you want to incorporate a stopover in Canada. If you haven’t been to Vancouver, now’s the time to visit the lovely city for crazy cheap on your way to Asia. If you are starting in the U.S. and want to explore two Canadian destinations, read FCF’s Slapshot Slingshot report.
Cheapest Nonstop Routes to Asia
from Canada in Business Class
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Read more about buying your ticket now and changing it later to score the right deal here.