Star Alliance member Air Canada brings us today a business class deal from Dublin to the west coast of the United States with a stop in Canada starting at just €1,637. This deal includes 2x 23kg checked luggage and all the business class perks. Departures are available from June to February 2025.
Even if you don’t plan to leave the airport, you still need to have a valid visa to enter Canada and connect with your flight to the United States. More information can be found here.
On the positive side, you can complete preclearance in Canada before entering the United States, allowing you to arrive without needing to go through immigration upon arrival.
These are some of the airports where you can take advantage of this deal:
- Las Vegas, NV at €1,637
- San Franisco, CA at €1,684
- Los Angeles, CA at €1,749
- Seattle, WA at €1,772
- Portland, OR at €1,779
- San Diego, CA at €1,781
- Phoenix, AZ at €1,781
- and many more…
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Air Canada or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. In Skyscanner you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €60 cheaper:
First, you will fly from Dublin to Canada with Air Canada, using a Boeing 787 with a 1-2-1 lie-flat seat configuration. Depending on your connection, you will fly to either Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. Then, you will likely fly to the United States with a 2-2 recliner seat configuration (which is considered first class in North America) configuration with Air Canada. However, in some options, you will connect with United through Chicago.
Please note that on the outbound flight, you may have a 7-8 hour layover in either Montreal or Toronto, which you can use to explore the city or enjoy the lounge for the day.
Search & Book
A minimum stay of a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months applies. Departures are available from June to February 2025.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Air Canada’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class P. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Dublin to San Francisco:
- 20,792 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 20,792 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 20,792 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 15,594 Award Miles + 3,118 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 15,594 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 15,594 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 15,594 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 15,594 Award Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 15,594 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 15,594 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 13,514 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 12,996 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 12,996 Award Miles + 6,498 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 12,996 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 10,396 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,396 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 10,396 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 10,396 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
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SAS and its loyalty program EuroBonus will exit Star Alliance on August 31, 2024. You have to be back in Dublin by that day to earn the points mentioned above.
You can use our mileage calculator to check how many miles or points you will earn with your itinerary:
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Information & Tips for USA
The United States offers a wide range of tourist sights, from national parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and card payments are widely accepted. Prices vary by region but can be high in major cities, especially for accommodation and dining. Weather differs greatly across the country—winters can be harsh in the north, while the south often stays mild; summers are generally hot and humid in many areas.
The U.S. transport infrastructure is highly car-dependent, especially outside major cities. Urban centres like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have functional public transit, but many other cities have limited options. Between cities, domestic flights are common for long distances, while intercity buses and Amtrak trains cover some routes, though often with slower speeds and less frequency compared to other countries. Without a car, getting around can be inconvenient in many parts of the country.
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