6 Flights To Sunny Spots Where You Can Escape The Canadian Snow For Under $200 This Winter

Trade in the snow for sand and sun!

Palm Springs, California. ​Right: Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida.

Palm Springs, California. Right: Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida.

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If you're already dreading the arrival of winter in Canada, why not book a cheap flight to a sunnier destination?

You can fly to sunny spots in the U.S. (where snow won't be bothering you) for less than $200 one-way and get a break from your busy city life.

These locations have temperatures that hang around 21-26 degrees in the winter, a nice change from the below-freezing temps Canada will likely see at that time.

What are you waiting for? Pack a hat and some shades and plan a sunny winter escape.

Toronto to Orlando

Price: $99

Airline: Flair Airlines

When: December 7

Details: You can escape to sunny Orlando and experience the city's many theme parks and attractions without worry of snow.

The city hangs around a warm 24 degrees in December, perfect for outdoor sightseeing.

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Edmonton to Phoenix

Price: $109

Airline: Swoop

When: December 11

Details: Phoenix, Arizona, is the land of perpetual sunshine, and is the perfect place to get a break from the grey days of winter.

The summer temperatures in Phoenix can reach unbearable highs of 40 degrees, but in winter, the air cools to a comfortable 21-25 C.

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Vancouver to Los Angeles

Price: $99

Airline: Flair Ailrines

When: December 9, 2022

Details: Los Angeles is home to beaches, shopping and tons of restaurants foodies would love.

While the city is a bit cooler than others on this list in winter, it still stays around a nice 21 degrees in December.

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Montreal to Fort Lauderdale

Price: $109

Airline: Flair Airlines

When: December 9, 2022

Details: You'll find pristine white-sand beaches in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that are perfect if you're aching for a break from the busy city life.

December temperatures in Fort Lauderdale usually see highs of around 26 degrees, which is essentially a hot summer day in Canada.

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Winnipeg to Orlando

Price: $179

Airline: Swoop

When: December 4, 2022

Details: Winnipeggers can get in on the Orlando sun too! Besides its theme parks, Orlando is where you'll also find lush springs and swimming holes.

The city stays around a warm 25 degrees in December, perfect for taking a dip.

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Toronto to Palm Springs

Price: $99

Airline: Flair Airlines

When: December 11

Details: If you're looking for leisure and sunshine, a trip to Palm Springs should do the trick.

While the summers here are sweltering, the winters see temperatures around 22-26 degrees.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Contributing Writer

    Katherine Caspersz (she/her) is a contributing writer for Narcity Media, covering travel, things to do and more. She has written for various news sites and magazines, including Yahoo Canada and The National Post, and worked as an editor for the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail. She loves shopping, travel and all things spooky.

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