
Top cities for an Easter getaway
Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5, with Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on April 6. In Canada, Good Friday is a statutory holiday nationwide, and Easter Monday is observed by federal employees. The long weekend makes this one of the most popular travel periods of the spring.

Good Friday (April 3) and the Thursday before are the most expensive departure days of the Easter weekend. If your schedule allows, departing Tuesday or Wednesday can save you a noticeable amount. Comparing prices between Toronto Pearson, Billy Bishop, and Hamilton for Ontario travelers, or between Vancouver and Bellingham (Washington) for BC travelers, can reveal significantly cheaper options.
For international flights, booking 6 to 10 weeks before departure typically offers the best prices. For domestic and transborder (US) flights, 3 to 5 weeks ahead usually works well. Prices tend to spike in the last two weeks before Easter. Setting a price alert helps you catch the right booking window.

Mexico (Cancun, Puerto Vallarta), Cuba (Varadero) and the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) are the top warm-weather Easter destinations for Canadians escaping the last of winter. Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Orlando) is a family favorite. For European getaways, London, Paris and Lisbon are popular thanks to direct flights from Toronto and Montreal. Within Canada, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan attract those looking for a milder spring escape. Flexible travelers can search with an open destination to find the cheapest flights from their airport.
Mid-week flights (Tuesday to Thursday) are almost always cheaper than Friday or Monday departures. Mixing airlines on outbound and return can unlock lower fares than a roundtrip with a single carrier. For sun destinations, comparing all-inclusive packages against flight-only bookings can sometimes yield better value. Red-eye and early morning departures are typically less popular and more affordable.
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