A couple ideas
Nicole said:
Does anyone know of the cheapest way to go from Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal to the DR? I have been trying to find flights but they cost a lot more than I want to spend.
Even if you don't want all inclusive you can try for last minute - though soon there are likely to be less flights since they seem to change to other sun destinations after Easter. I have seen low season off peak all inclusive for less than the airfare alone.
Try
www.belairtravel.com - they have last minute, and air only ( and if you miss the exact dates they show you nearest dates unlike AT and other sites).
I fly from Toronto to DR 6 or 7 times a year and always fly AA for the one reason they have good schedules - that said I have paid $880 CDN ( for the upcoming May long weekend ) to
over $1,300 CDN in high season.
Still you have to count the value of the 4,000 miles per trip - after about 7 or 8 you have earned one free trip. Also they sell trips to Caribbean for points + cash much fewer points and no more than $225 US cash. Maybe a better value for me than a one time or less frequent visitor.
Continental flies via Newark - it is hard to schedule a connection via Newark leaving from Toronto.
You may also see if the Air Canada fares they are flogging to Miami at CDN $258 plus untold taxes plus a Miami-SDQ fare may be cheaper using AA for only 1/2 the trip.