Preview: Our fare options will be updated on June 10 (2024)

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Trips booked or modified on or after June 10 will be subject to our updated fare options and baggage policy. You can view or modify your reservation by logging in to your VIA Rail profile.

If your trip was booked before June 10 and you are unable to change your seat or add extra baggage to your reservation online after this date, please contact VIA Rail customer service at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).

Corridor trains (QuébecCity‑Windsor route)

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Exchange

Escape

Non-exchangable.

Economy

Exchangeable(fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment + fare difference).

Economy Plus

Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

Business

Exchangeable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment + fare difference).

Business Plus

Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

ExchangeNon-exchangable.Exchangeable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment + fare difference).Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.Exchangeable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment + fare difference).Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

Refund (prior to departure)

Escape

Non-refundable.

Economy

Partially refundable (fees of 50% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment).

Economy Plus

Fully refundable.

Business

Partially refundable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment).

Business Plus

Fully refundable.

Refund (prior to departure)Non-refundable.Partially refundable (fees of 50% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment).Fully refundable.Partially refundable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment).Fully refundable.

Carry-on baggage allowance

Escape

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Economy

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Economy Plus

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Business

1 carry-on item (up to a large).

Business Plus

1 carry-on item (up to a large).

Carry-on baggage allowance1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a large).1 carry-on item (up to a large).

Additional carry-on baggage

Escape

1 additional carry-on item (up to a large)$25 + tax per direction. Limited space available.

Economy

1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) $20 + tax per direction. Limited space available.

Economy Plus

1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) $15 + tax per direction. Limited space available.

Business

1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) for free. Limited space available.

Business Plus

1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) for free. Limited space available.

Additional carry-on baggage1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) $25 + tax per direction. Limited space available.1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) $20 + tax per direction. Limited space available.1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) $15 + tax per direction. Limited space available.1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) for free. Limited space available.1 additional carry-on item (up to a large) for free. Limited space available.

Checked baggage allowance

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Checked baggage allowance

Seat selection

Escape

$7 per segment.

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Standard seat
Premium seat $7 per segment.

Business Plus

Standard & Premium seat

Seat selection

$7 per segment.

Standard seat
Premium seat
$7 per segment.
Standard & Premium seat

Snacks & beverages

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Snacks & beverages

Meal service

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Meal service

Bar service

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Bar service

Lounge access

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Lounge access

Priority boarding

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Priority boarding

Priority counter access

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Priority counter access

Wi-Fi

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Wi-Fi

At-seat power outlets

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

At-seat power outlets

Accessible travel

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Accessible travel

Pet on board

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Business

Business Plus

Pet on board

VIA Préférence points

Escape

100%

Economy

125%

Economy Plus

150%

Business

100%

Business Plus

150%

VIA Préférence points100%125%150%100%150%

Long distance trains – West, Maritime, and Regional trains

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus
(discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus
(regular fare)

Prestige

Exchange

Escape

Non-exchangable.

Economy

Exchangeable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment + fare difference).

Economy Plus

Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Exchangeable (fees of 10% of fare or minimum of $50 per segment + fare difference).

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

Prestige

Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

ExchangeNon-exchangable.Exchangeable (fees of 25% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment + fare difference).Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.Exchangeable (fees of 10% of fare or minimum of $50 per segment + fare difference).Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.Exchangeable with no service charge + fare difference only.

Refund (prior to departure)

Escape

Non-refundable.

Economy

Partially refundable (fees of 50% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment).

Economy Plus

Fully refundable.

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Partially refundable (fees of 10% of fare or $50 minimum).

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Fully refundable.

Prestige

Partially refundable ($500 fee within 90 days of departure).

Fully refundable (more than 90 days before departure).

Refund (prior to departure)Non-refundable.Partially refundable (fees of 50% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment).Fully refundable.Partially refundable (fees of 10% of fare or $50 minimum).Fully refundable.Partially refundable ($500 fee within 90 days of departure).

Fully refundable (more than 90 days before departure).

Carry-on baggage allowance

Escape

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Economy

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Economy Plus

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Prestige

1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Carry-on baggage allowance1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).1 carry-on item (up to a medium).

Additional carry-on baggage

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Additional carry-on baggage

Checked baggage allowance

Escape

1 checked item (up to a large).

Economy

1 checked item (up to a large).

Economy Plus

1 checked item (up to a large).

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

2 checked items (up to a large).

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

2 checked items (up to a large).

Prestige

2 checked items (up to a large).

Checked baggage allowance1 checked item (up to a large).1 checked item (up to a large).1 checked item (up to a large).2 checked items (up to a large).2 checked items (up to a large).2 checked items (up to a large).

Additional checked baggage

Escape

1 additional checked item (up to a large). $40 + tax per direction.

Economy

1 additional checked item (up to a large). $40 + tax per direction.

Economy Plus

1 additional checked item (up to a large). $40 + tax per direction.

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

N/A

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

N/A

Prestige

N/A

Additional checked baggage1 additional checked item (up to a large). $40 + tax per direction.1 additional checked item (up to a large). $40 + tax per direction.1 additional checked item (up to a large). $40 + tax per direction.N/AN/AN/A

Snacks & beverages

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Snacks & beverages

Access to shower

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Access to shower

Private washroom with shower

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Private washroom with shower

Meal service(*Exception: Winnipeg-Churchill)

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Meal service (*Exception: Winnipeg-Churchill)

Bar service

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Bar service

Lounge access

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Lounge access

Priority boarding

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Priority boarding

Priority counter access

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Priority counter access

Access to Skyline car (Scenic dome)

(Toronto-Vancouver, Winnipeg-Churchill)

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Access to Skyline car (Scenic dome)

(Toronto-Vancouver, Winnipeg-Churchill)

Access to Park car (Scenic dome)

(Toronto-Vancouver only)

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Access to Park car (Scenic dome)

(Toronto-Vancouver only)

Reserved seating in the Park car (Scenic dome)

(Toronto-Vancouver only)

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Reserved seating in the Park car (Scenic dome)

(Toronto-Vancouver only)

Service car lounge

(Montreal-Halifax only)

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

N/A

Service car lounge

(Montreal-Halifax only)

N/A

Electrical outlets

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Electrical outlets

Accessible travel

Escape

Economy

Economy Plus

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

Prestige

Accessible travel

VIA Préférence points

Escape

100%

Economy

125%

Economy Plus

150%

Sleeper Plus (discounted fare)

100%

Sleeper Plus (regular fare)

100%

Prestige

100%

VIA Préférence points100%125%150%100%100%100%

*Winnipeg-Churchill: Please note that there is no meal service in Sleeper Plus class. Take-out style meals available for purchase on board.

Please note that your baggage allowance will be specific to the fare type you have selected.

  • Should you exceed the authorized baggage allowance (in number, size and/or weight), or if you have not declared/prepaid for the additional item included in your allowance (if applicable), VIA Rail cannot guarantee boarding of all items, as baggage space is subject to availability.
  • Each baggage item must be identified with your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
  • Maximum baggage dimensions include wheels and handles.
  • Any baggage weighing more than 23 kg/50 lb will not be allowed on board the Corridor trains.
  • Each passenger is responsible for their own baggage. Please only bring baggage that you can carry and store unassisted (under the seat in front of you, on the overhead shelf or in the towers).
  • For security reasons, checked baggage is not allowed on board without its owner.
  • If your trip was booked before June 10 and you are unable to change your seat or add extra baggage to your reservation online after this date, please contact VIA Rail customer service at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).

Have questions or need assistance?

We are here to help! Contact our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or at TTY 1-800-268-9503 (persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).

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Preview: Our fare options will be updated on June 10 (2024)

FAQs

How many days before a flight is the best price? ›

The Bottom Line

The best time to book airfare is within a window of 21 to 74 days before you plan to fly, and the cheapest tickets are generally on mid-week flights. You can also save if you use an airline miles credit to book flights that help you earn miles or points toward future air travel.

What is the best day of the week to buy a plane ticket? ›

As previously mentioned, booking airfare on Sunday is cheaper than other days of the week, especially Fridays. Be willing to fly mid-week. Since Thursdays tend to be the cheapest day to fly, see if you can tweak your travel plans so you depart and fly home during the week instead of on weekend days.

What day of the week do flight prices drop? ›

Expedia analyzed millions of flights and airfare data and found that booking a flight on a Sunday could save you up to 15% on your total airfare. The data showed that booking on a Sunday versus a Friday yielded 5% cheaper airfare on domestic flights, and 15% savings on international flights.

Is there a way to change flight date for free? ›

The primary way to avoid paying a change fee on an airplane ticket is to change or cancel the ticket within a day of booking your trip.

What day is the cheapest to book a flight? ›

According to a study by Expedia, the cheapest day to book flights is Sunday. When comparing Sunday flight prices to Friday, Expedia found that travelers save 5% on domestic flights and 15% on international flights.

Do flight prices go down at night? ›

No, it's not necessary that airline tickets tend to be cheaper if you purchase them at night. The price of airline tickets can change frequently based on various factors like demand, the time of year, and how close the travel date is.

Should I wait until Tuesday to book a flight? ›

Airlines don't restock on the same day every week like a grocery store, so you won't find deals by waiting until Tuesdays to book. However, you might find some modest savings if you're willing to fly on Saturdays or midweek, when there's less demand than usual.

How much do flights go down on Tuesday? ›

According to our data and flight price history, Tuesday is the day to book. It seems most airlines launch their discounts on Monday nights, so you can pick up the best prices on Tuesday mornings. Typically, you'll save somewhere between 15 and 25 percent.

Is it true that flights are cheaper on Tuesdays? ›

You may not get cheaper airfare by booking on a specific day, but when you plan on flying can affect the price of the ticket. Generally, Mondays and Fridays are more expensive than Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Which airline offers free date change? ›

In most cases, you'll also need to pay the fare difference between your original flight and your new flight. There are a number of airlines that offer no change fees including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and many more.

Can I reschedule my flight without extra cost? ›

For domestic bookings, customers can make any changes or cancellations free of charge within 24 hours of booking, if booked at least 7 days before the travel dates.

Can I cancel my flight and get a refund? ›

Most airlines have a 24-hour grace period, during which you can cancel your booking and receive a full refund ✈️1-740-499-7991 Or Toll-free (𝔍𝔢𝔱-𝔒𝔣𝔣𝔦𝔠𝔦𝔞𝔩) ✈️1-740-499-7991[No-Busy-Air]Quick-Connect. regardless of the ticket type. Beyond the 24-hour grace period, the refund policies can vary greatly.

How far out should I book a flight for best deal? ›

A new study is solving the eternal question of when to book your flight for the best price. According to CheapAir.com's Annual Airfare Study, booking a ticket at least three weeks before departing, and no more than 2.5 months in advance, is the sweet spot for snagging the best flight deal.

Are flights really cheaper on certain days? ›

No single day of the week is best to book a flight. You can find deals any day of the week since flight prices fluctuate with demand. Airlines might offer sales, increase the number of seats on a route or even lower prices to match a competitor, so there's no actual pattern in what day of the week has the best deals.

Do flight prices go up a week before? ›

Last Pick: 0–6 Days in Advance

Airfare can be hundreds of dollars more the week of a flight. Always avoid booking last-minute flights unless it's an emergency or you're a business traveler with a company credit card.

Is it better to buy airline tickets in the morning or evening? ›

That means there isn't one best time to book a flight during the day—and that it's a myth that it's cheapest to book flights at midnight.

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