Air Canada Adds 4 U.S. Destinations from Billy Bishop in 2026

Oct 23, 2025

Airports Air Canada Adds 4 U.S. Destinations from Billy Bishop in 2026

To the point Air Canada is launching transborder flights from Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport starting March 2026, with 4 new U.S. destinations: New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington. In addition, there will be increased flight frequencies to Montreal and Ottawa.

New U.S. Destinations from Billy Bishop

Air Canada will add 4 new U.S. destinations from Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) in spring 2026:

New York LaGuardia (LGA): 4 daily flights starting March 29, 2026
Boston Logan (BOS): 3 daily flights starting July 1, 2026
Chicago O’Hare (ORD): 2 daily flights starting June 1, 2026
Washington Dulles (IAD): 1 daily flight starting June 1, 2026

These new services represent a total of 18 daily flights to the U.S., operated by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, with Air Canada Express. Flights are available for booking now.

Increased Frequencies to Montreal and Ottawa from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport

Additionally, starting January 2026, Air Canada is increasing its domestic services from Billy Bishop:

Toronto YTZ -Montreal YUL: increasing from 8 to 9 daily flights (+1 flight)
Toronto YTZ -Ottawa YOW: increasing from 4 to 6 daily flights (+2 flights)

Onboard Services from Billy Bishop in Toronto

It’s worth noting that Air Canada recently began offering free and fast WiFi on De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Additionally, Air Canada will offer several services from Billy Bishop Airport, including:

Complimentary snacks, beer, and wine on board
Access to Air Canada Café | Aspire for eligible domestic flight customers, featuring its wonderful chocolate chip cookies
New ergonomic seats, thanks to the installation of 25 newly reconfigured aircraft, which will be completed by mid-2026
New U.S. pre-clearance facilities, which will allow passengers to clear U.S. customs before departing from Billy Bishop (this facility will be operational in spring 2026).

Bottom Line

Ultimately, this news is perfect for those who prefer to avoid the stress of Pearson and arrive or depart quickly downtown. Billy Bishop is becoming more attractive for business travel to the U.S.!

Frequently Asked Questions

When do Air Canada flights to the U.S. from Billy Bishop begin?

The first transborder flights begin on March 29, 2026 to New York LaGuardia, followed by Chicago and Washington on June 1, 2026, then Boston on July 1, 2026. Increased frequencies to Montreal and Ottawa will begin in January 2026.

Does Air Canada’s free Wi-Fi really work well on the Dash 8-400s?

Yes! The Wi-Fi is high-speed on the Dash 8-400s.

Can Aeroplan points be earned on these new Air Canada Express flights?

Yes. All Air Canada Express flights allow you to earn Aeroplan points and count towards Elite status, just like main fleet flights. Aeroplan members will also enjoy standard benefits such as priority boarding in Zone 1 or 2, depending on their status.

Can Billy Bishop compete with Pearson for U.S. flights?

Billy Bishop targets a different clientele with frequent regional flights to 4 U.S. destinations, while Pearson offers more than 40 U.S. destinations. Billy Bishop’s advantage is its proximity to downtown (15 vs. 45 minutes) and high frequencies, which can be ideal for short business trips.

Will the new Dash 8-400 seats offer more space?

The new Expliseat seats will be more ergonomic and comfortable, but Air Canada specifies that “the seat pitch will remain the same“. The improvement will focus on design, materials, and amenities (device holders, retractable tray table), not on additional space.

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Caroline Tremblay

Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.

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