Major Canadian airline drops multiple routes to U.S. cities as fuel prices soar

Air Canada has announced it's suspending a new slate of flights due to high fuel costs amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

Last month, the airline suspended seven routes — two domestic, three between Canada and the U.S., and two international.

In an email, Air Canada confirmed that it is cutting four more flights to the U.S.

 "This decision was made as a result of the current price of jet fuel. Affected customers will be contacted with alternate travel options, including the option of a full refund where applicable," stated the spokesperson.

Here are the four latest Canada-to-U.S. routes that are being cut:

• Toronto to Sacramento: Last flight is Aug. 1, 2026
• Vancouver to Raleigh: Last flight is July 29, 2026
• Toronto to Charleston: Last flight is Sept. 6, 2026
• Montreal to Austin: Last flight is Sept. 7, 2026

According to the Air Canada spokesperson, flights to Sacramento, Raleigh, Charleston, and Austin are summer seasonal flights. The carrier said these routes will end earlier than previously planned this year and should resume in Summer 2027.

Here are all of the Air Canada flight suspensions that were announced in April:

Domestic flights

• Fort McMurray to Vancouver: Route suspended effective May 28, 2026
• Yellowknife to Toronto: Route suspended effective Aug. 30, 2026

Canada-U.S. flights

• Salt Lake City to Toronto: Temporary route suspension effective June 30, 2026, with plans to resume in 2027
• JFK to Toronto: Temporary suspension effective June 1, 2026, with plans to resume Oct. 25, 2026
• JFK to Montreal: Temporary suspension effective June 1, 2026, with plans to resume Oct. 25, 2026

International flights

• Guadalajara to Montreal: Route planned to launch, now suspended
• Algiers to Montreal: Temporary route suspension for Summer 2026, with plans to resume the route in 2027

Soaring fuel prices amid the U.S.-Iran war have continued to upend Canadians' travel plans. Both WestJet and Air Canada announced a reduction of capacity in order to manage fuel costs. The carriers also added temporary fuel surcharges on certain flights in April.

In addition to these suspended flights, Air Canada has also increased its checked baggage fees for customers flying on Economy Basic, Standard, or Flex fares purchased on or after April 13, 2026. We reported on how much more you'll have to pay.

Aeroplan members can also expect to pay more points for tons of routes soon.