Weekend in Toronto: How We Saved $2,000 Using Points & Miles
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We booked four nights at Hyatt Regency Toronto using a mix of Air France miles, Delta SkyMiles, and Hyatt free night certificates—saving over $2,000 on flights and hotels. From booking award flights with point.me to exploring Niagara Falls on a day tour, this guide breaks down exactly how we made it happen. Whether you're new to travel hacking or looking to maximize your next city escape, here’s how we did Toronto on points.
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Booking Flights to Toronto with Points
July in the south is hot! I started looking for somewhere cooler for our 4th of July weekend away. I went to point.me and entered my dates and Toronto as my destination city. I saw that I could use Air France miles to book WestJet tickets to Toronto. I transferred my American Express Membership Rewards to Air France to book this flight. These direct flights from Nashville were 19,000 points for two, plus taxes. If I had bought these tickets with money, they would have cost $420. On our return flight, we used our Delta miles and saved $500.
** When I book award flights after searching for them on a site like point.me, I always double-check everything on the actual website and confirm availability. I did this for our flights home from Toronto. I saw that I could add them to my cart, and then move the other points I needed for my flight to Toronto.
I was shocked when I realized I could not check out with the two tickets in my Delta cart. I looked up the error code I kept getting (after using multiple browsers) and noticed it meant sold out. I missed out on the tickets to fly home. Luckily, I had plenty of free night certificates, and we could get the flights I wanted the next night. So even though I did my due diligence and checked everything, things still happened. I was glad we were able to pivot so quickly and still get the trip booked. **
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Staying at Hyatt Regency Toronto with Free Night Certificates
We recently received 5 free night certificates for Hyatt from a credit card sign-up bonus. Earlier this year, the Chase Hyatt card had an offer where if you spent X amount of dollars, you could get 5 free Night Certificates. We love Hyatt, so I jumped on this deal as soon as I saw it. I was pleased when I realized I could use my free night certificates at the Hyatt Regency Toronto. Since I knew I could get free rooms, I proceeded to look at flight dates.
We used 4 of our 5-night certificates for this stay. If we had paid cash, it would have been over $1700 (CAD)
Pro Tips
Use flexible dates to uncover better deals.
Search one-way flights to mix and match programs.
Check partner airlines—e.g., Air France miles can book WestJet, Delta, and more.
Use point.me Concierge (paid) if you want expert help booking complex itineraries.
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Final Thoughts: Toronto on Points Was Worth Every Mile
This Toronto weekend was a perfect example of how strategic travel hacking can unlock unforgettable experiences—without draining your wallet. By stacking Air France miles, Delta SkyMiles, Hyatt free night certificates, and a little point.me magic, we turned a $2,000+ trip into a nearly free getaway.
Whether you're just starting your points journey or looking to level up your redemptions, this trip proves that even short getaways can be luxurious, affordable, and family-friendly. Toronto delivered on culture, food, and fun—and we didn’t pay cash for flights or hotels.
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