What are the headline differences between how Canadians and Americans travel?
Canada & U.S. Comparison
| Metric | Canada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Advance window | 25 days (+25% YoY) | 24 days (+14% YoY) |
| Trip length | 7 nights | 8 nights |
| Fare/pax | $727 | $612 |
| One-way share, YoY | −2.5pt | −1.9pt |
| Domestic share, YoY | −4.8pt | −6.4pt |
| Top 3 destinations | Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary | New York, Toronto, Los Angeles |
| Busiest booking day | Black Friday | Cyber Monday |
Americans travel with longer trips and higher fares than Canadians, but advance-booking behavior looks similar in both markets.
U.S. Origin City Rankings
Canada & U.S. Comparison
| Rank | Metro | Top 3 destinations | Fare/pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | San Juan, Fort Lauderdale, Bay Area | $841 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | New York, Tokyo, Honolulu | $828 |
| 3 | Washington, D.C. | Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Seattle | $883 |
| 4 | Bay Area | New York, Tokyo, Fort Lauderdale | $882 |
| 5 | Chicago | New York, Mexico City, Orlando | $882 |
| 6 | Boston | Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, London | $840 |
| 7 | Atlanta | New York, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago | $951 |
| 8 | Dallas | New York, Chicago, Las Vegas | $921 |
| 9 | Seattle | New York, Tokyo, Los Angeles | $886 |
| 10 | Orlando | New York, Washington, D.C., San Juan | $878 |
| 11 | Fort Lauderdale | New York, Washington, D.C., San Juan | $717 |
| 12 | Miami | New York, San Juan, Atlanta | $882 |
| 13 | Houston | New York, Mexico City, Tokyo | $1,008 |
| 14 | Philadelphia | Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami | $944 |
| 15 | Denver | New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas | $964 |
New York and Los Angeles dominate U.S.-origin demand, with Washington, D.C. and the Bay Area close behind.