Canadian Travel to the U.S. Keeps Falling — Now for 13 Straight Months

Key Points

• Canadian travel to the U.S. has declined for 13 consecutive months, with car and air trips both dropping significantly.
• Interest in visiting the U.S. continues to fall among Canadians, while travel to Mexico is rising sharply, especially on routes like Toronto–Cancún.
• Airlines are responding to these trends: Air Canada is expanding flights to Mexico, while Air Transat is suspending all U.S. flights for summer 2026.

Summary

Canadian travel to the U.S. has been declining for 13 straight months, with both car and air trips seeing significant drops. Most Canadians are less inclined to visit the U.S., especially older travelers, while interest in traveling to Mexico is surging. Airlines are adjusting to these changes: Air Canada is increasing its seat capacity to Mexico, and Air Transat is suspending its U.S. routes for the upcoming summer season.