- #1
- 19,407
- 9,949
Why are tickets to Canadian cities from Chicago Ohare so crazy expensive? Calgary, Ottawa, and Halifax are all about $800 RT. WTF mate! rant over
I just checked some specials flights to England and W. Europe are running between $410-$700 round trip (tax not included).Evo said:Wow, that's crazy. I wonder why. You can fly to England for half that.
Typical American. Misjudging the awesome size of Canada. To get to the closest of those cities requires crossing eleven time zones*.Greg Bernhardt said:Why are tickets to Canadian cities from Chicago Ohare so crazy expensive? Calgary, Ottawa, and Halifax are all about $800 RT. WTF mate! rant over
DaveC426913 said:Typical American. Misjudging the awesome size of Canada. To get to the closest of those cities requires crossing eleven time zones*.
*in Canadian hours
Greg Bernhardt said:Why are tickets to Canadian cities from Chicago Ohare so crazy expensive? Calgary, Ottawa, and Halifax are all about $800 RT. WTF mate! rant over
Greg Bernhardt said:Why are tickets to Canadian cities from Chicago Ohare so crazy expensive? Calgary, Ottawa, and Halifax are all about $800 RT. WTF mate! rant over
Evo said:You can fly to England for half that.
Yeah - but I bet you're so close that you could see England through your window. You could walk there, you know.cristo said:I wish you could fly to England for $400!
Astronuc said:Yeah - but I bet you're so close that you could see England through your window. You could walk there, you know.
Astronuc said:I just checked some specials flights to England and W. Europe are running between $410-$700 round trip (tax not included).
Except it's always rainingAstronuc said:Yeah - but I bet you're so close that you could see England through your window.
The polar bears would get youYou could walk there, you know.
That's why the English perfected the umbrella, and then developed bola hats to go with the umbrellas. :tongue:mgb_phys said:Except it's always raining
Are those anything like bowler hats?Astronuc said:...and then developed bola hats ...
No 'bola' hats are worn by the traditional London cowboys to round up llamas - you tie two of them together and spin them around your head (unless it's raining)DaveC426913 said:Are those anything like bowler hats?
The main reason for the high ticket prices is the distance between these cities. Chicago is located in the United States while Calgary, Ottawa, and Halifax are all in Canada. This means that the flight distance is much longer, resulting in higher fuel costs for the airline, which is reflected in the ticket prices.
One way to potentially find cheaper tickets is to be flexible with your travel dates. Prices can vary depending on the day of the week and time of year. It may also be helpful to sign up for airline newsletters or follow them on social media to stay updated on any sales or promotions.
While flying may be the most convenient option, there are alternative modes of transportation that could be more affordable. Consider taking a bus or train, which may have lower ticket prices, although it may also take longer to reach your destination.
It may seem like ticket prices to Canada are unfairly high, but it ultimately comes down to supply and demand. There may be fewer flights from Chicago to Canadian cities compared to other popular destinations, making the demand for these flights higher and driving up the prices.
In addition to the base ticket price, there may be additional fees and taxes that contribute to the overall cost. These can include airport fees, baggage fees, and taxes imposed by the Canadian government. Always read the fine print and factor in these additional costs when comparing ticket prices.