01 · Seasons
Seasonality from this hub
Business midweeks differ from leisure Fridays.
US holidays and Seattle events firm seats.
Shoulder spring and autumn midweeks often look kinder.
02 · Month by month
Directional CAD calendar
Labels are planning hints — verify live fares.
Jan
SofterQuiet
Midweek value.
Feb
MixedBreaks
Family Day watch.
Mar
MixedSpring
Break weeks vary.
Apr
SofterShoulder
Often kinder.
May
SofterShoulder
Good scouting.
Jun
EasingPre-peak
Late firms.
Jul
PeakPeak events
Book early.
Aug
FirmerSummer
Long weekends.
Sep
SofterPost-Labour
Value returns.
Oct
SofterQuiet
Business midweeks.
Nov
MixedPre-holiday
Late firms.
Dec
PeakHolidays
Christmas banks.
03 · Booking
When and how to buy
Match SEA ground plans to downtown vs airport hotels.
Protect buffers for US entry.
Trip.com downtown hotels can swing total CAD more than fare.
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CAD tactics
Tue–Thu often undercuts weekend banks.
Buy in CAD on search.yycflights.com.
Don’t confuse with YVR–SEA pricing.
FAQ
Traveller questions
Cheapest when?+
Shoulder midweeks outside US holidays.
Flight time?+
About 1.5–2.5 hours depending on routing.
Weekend tip?+
Avoid pure Friday–Sunday when possible.
Airport hotels?+
Useful for early returns; downtown for city time.
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