Air Canada (AC)

Air Canada (AC) flies to 389 destinations in 86 countries. Route counts include codeshare and partner-operated flights sold under the AC code. Leans international: 328 international routes vs 61 domestic. One of the widest-reaching airlines in the world by country count.

AC is part of Star Alliance. In practice that means your frequent flyer miles work on partner airlines, you can use partner lounges, and connecting flights on alliance carriers can be booked on a single ticket. Star Alliance partners include United, Lufthansa, ANA, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.

AC has the most flights out of Toronto (YYZ), Montréal (YUL), Chicago (ORD), Vancouver (YVR), Newark (EWR).

Air Canada Busiest Airports

Air Canada doesn't operate a traditional hub-and-spoke network. These are the airports where AC has the most flights. You fly direct between cities rather than connecting through a central hub.

Air Canada Fleet & Aircraft Types

66 aircraft types appear on AC routes. This includes aircraft operated by partner airlines, not just Air Canada metal. Large mixed fleet across the partner network. What you actually sit on varies by route.

Air Canada Operating Partners

Not every flight with a AC number is actually Air Canada. These partner airlines operate routes under the AC code. Your booking and flight number say AC, but the plane and crew belong to one of these carriers.

On shorter routes from the hubs, this usually means a regional jet. Smaller plane, tighter bins. Check the aircraft code when you book. If it says E175, CRJ, or ATR, that's a partner regional jet.

Air Canada: All 389 Destinations

Every nonstop route Air Canada flies. Each destination links to the full route page with schedules, competing airlines, and connection options.

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