Flying to the USA from Canada

[Rachel F 25]

5 hours ago, MWhite said:

Do all of you traveling to the US right now have valid health insurance for the US? 
Due to the global travel advisory, basically no insurance would cover you that I have found.   So if something were to happen you would have to pay out of pocket. This is why I’m hesitant to go for now.

I called CBP and they said I can cross at Pearson. Also, INF is offering health insurance for Canadians and covering COVID as a new illness. One of the only ones doing so I believe. Obviously you should go for the highest premium should you choose it.

[bojek 15]

8 hours ago, dlmb said:

In the US, I was able to self isolate at my fiance's. Coming back into Canada, they are much more strict. Are you flying into the US? or Canada?

 

I used American Airlines as that was the only option at the time, and it only cost me $220 US. My fiance actually lives in Catonsville, MD but flights into/out of BWI were nightmarish long.

 

Under normal circumstances, we would drive cross border to see each other. Since starting the K1 process, and before the covid, I've crossed into the US by land border 4 times. I just carry alot of documentation to prove residency in Canada should customs ask for it.

I would be flying from Canada to the US. Land crossing was never an option since he's all the way down in Atlanta and I don't drive anyway. Sounds good about the quarantine in the US, that's good to hear. I'm good with a Canada quarantine on return since I'm expected to do one even between Quebec and N-B and I live alone/got laid off anyway/don't have anything better to do lol.  😌 I looked up flights last night after finding out about this thread and there isn't much yet for me. Halifax is my usual airport and I don't think they're doing international flights there yet? Air Canada won't have any flights at all to ATL at least until July according to their schedule but I did find some Delta ones, albeit with an overnight layover in Detroit. I'm sure I could keep digging though but I was planning on visiting family anyways so I don't think I'd be flying until at least July, will look more carefully into it later.
 

Rambling aside, I'm so thankful for this post though, thank you so much! 😭 I don't think I would have realized that this border closing was only for land at all otherwise. I did saw news articles chastising mentioning  the fact there are still international flights going but I had just assumed it was from countries other than the US or for essential travel/humanitarian reasons, etc. The land border might open in late June but if it doesn't I'm so thankful this is an option. 

 

Also thanks for the tip about INF Rachel, awesome info too. 

 

Sorry for the tl;dr life stuff, pretty lonely stuck at home and nobody understands this stuff like the people here. Hope everyone can keep us updated with their travels and plans and how it goes. 🤗

Edited May 26, 2020 by bojek

[dlmb 5]

On 5/21/2020 at 12:55 PM, HRQX said:

Can you link some examples for air travel into the US? I could only find examples for air travel into Canada: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/05/03/canadians-with-foreign-national-spouses-face-obstacles-at-border.html "However, since April, a growing number of foreign spouses and children of Canadians have been refused admission into Canada because their travels are deemed “non-essential and optional” by Canadian border agents at airports and land border crossings, said lawyers."

I used American Airlines direct website to fly into the US

[HRQX 4,145]

3 minutes ago, dlmb said:

I used American Airlines direct website to fly into the US

My post wasn't clear. I meant examples of denials for flying into the US. I have only seen approvals for flying into the US. This differs from non-Canadians flying into Canada, which is stricter.

[Giovanna024 442]

On 5/26/2020 at 3:31 PM, HRQX said:

My post wasn't clear. I meant examples of denials for flying into the US. I have only seen approvals for flying into the US. This differs from non-Canadians flying into Canada, which is stricter.

Exactly since I am GC holder and have N400 interview wating I dont wanna risk and fly to Canada. It doesnt make any difference now and wait for them to open border on June 21st.

I see there is Air Canada flight 3hr from FLL that i am using and the date is June 23rd. I AM happy with that. 

[RPete 73]

On 5/22/2020 at 3:33 PM, Zaraliaya said:

Well, I took a flight Wednesday, said I told them(airport customs) it was to visit fiance, no other reason, and I was only asked regular questions (where, why, how long, where do I work etc).

 

Nothing mentioned about essential/non-essential.

 

Guess it's up to the border guys.

I called my airport customs, and the border a day before and day of my trip, they all said it was fine. So I took the chance, and now I'm in the US until August.

 

@DGF @HRQX

how did you find the information to contact your airport customs? I was looking, as I would like to visit my fiance, but wanted to call, as I'd be flying through Vancouver.

On 5/26/2020 at 12:15 PM, Rachel F said:

I called CBP and they said I can cross at Pearson. Also, INF is offering health insurance for Canadians and covering COVID as a new illness. One of the only ones doing so I believe. Obviously you should go for the highest premium should you choose it.

Did you end up travelling to see your fiance? 

[Rachel F 25]

17 minutes ago, RPete said:

how did you find the information to contact your airport customs? I was looking, as I would like to visit my fiance, but wanted to call, as I'd be flying through Vancouver.

Did you end up travelling to see your fiance? 

I’m going next Thursday! I called CBP directly from the number on their website not the actual crossing as they don’t answer.

[Giovanna024 442]

40 minutes ago, Rachel F said:

I’m going next Thursday! I called CBP directly from the number on their website not the actual crossing as they don’t answer.

What airlines? 

 

They will ask you if u have a place to self quaratine yourself for 14days. 

I am planning to go to Canada when they open the borders on June 21st.

[Rachel F 25]

17 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

What airlines? 

 

They will ask you if u have a place to self quaratine yourself for 14days. 

I am planning to go to Canada when they open the borders on June 21st.

Delta. I’m flying to Colorado they don’t require quarantine. Only when I fly back to Canada. 

[HRQX 4,145]

19 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

They will ask you if u have a place to self quaratine yourself for 14days.

US federal authorities don't enforce a quarantine as it's only a recommendation: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html

 

So it's state specific: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2020/05/25/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-us-states-quarantine-requirements/5256975002/

 

[Giovanna024 442]

44 minutes ago, Rachel F said:

Delta. I’m flying to Colorado they don’t require quarantine. Only when I fly back to Canada. 

Oh Nice! I didnt know that!? I know Canada require a quarantine but USA dont?!

Nevermind I read about FL you have to self quarantine 14 days🙄🙄🙄😒😔

Edited June 10, 2020 by Giovanna024

[Rachel F 25]

9 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

Oh Nice! I didnt know that!? I know Canada require a quarantine but USA dont?!

Nevermind I read about FL you have to self quarantine 14 days🙄🙄🙄😒😔

Depends on the state! So ya Florida I believe you do.

[HRQX 4,145]

13 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

Nevermind I read about FL you have to self quarantine 14 days🙄🙄🙄😒😔

Only if coming from Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York:

https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/current-travel-safety-information.html

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/

[Giovanna024 442]

Borders will be closed

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-us-border-crossing-deal-1.5605636

 

After June 21st

[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

Borders will be closed

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-us-border-crossing-deal-1.5605636

 

After June 21st

It's an extension of the land border closure. And some exceptions have recently been introduced for immediate relatives of Canadian citizens and PR.

Edited June 10, 2020 by HRQX