Weekend in Toronto: How We Saved $2,000 Using Points & Miles
Boat ride at Niagara Falls
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If you’re dreaming of a cool summer getaway without the price tag, Toronto is the perfect long‑weekend destination — and we saved over $2,000 on flights and hotels using points, miles, and free night certificates. From booking WestJet flights with Air France miles to using Hyatt free nights at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, here’s exactly how we pulled off a nearly free July 4th escape.
If you’re new to travel hacking or want to level up your redemptions, this guide breaks down every step.
👉 Want to start traveling for (almost) free? Explore my Top Travel Credit Cards for beginners and families.
⭐ How We Booked Flights to Toronto Using Points
July in Tennessee is hot, so I searched for somewhere cooler for a quick July 4th weekend. I opened point.me, entered our dates, and immediately found a gem: WestJet flights bookable with Air France Flying Blue miles.
New to booking flights on points and miles? Check out my full guide on how I use Point.me → Flights On Points - Point.me
✈️ Our Flight Strategy
Outbound: 19,000 Air France miles for two people (plus taxes)
Cash price: $420
Savings: $420
I transferred American Express Membership Rewards → Air France and booked instantly.
✈️ Return Flight with Delta Miles
For the flight home, we used Delta SkyMiles, saving another $500.
⚠️ A Quick Lesson Learned
Even though I double‑checked availability on Delta’s site, the tickets sold out while they were in my cart. Award space can disappear fast — but because we had Hyatt free nights, we simply shifted our return by one day.
👉 Pro Tip: Always confirm you can check out before transferring points.
⭐ Where We Stayed: Hyatt Regency Toronto Using Free Night Certificates
Earlier this year, the Chase Hyatt card offered a sign‑up bonus of 5 free night certificates — and we jumped on it.
When I saw the Hyatt Regency Toronto was eligible, it became the anchor for our trip.
🏨 Our Hyatt Redemption
Nights booked: 4
Cost with certificates: $0
Cash price: $1,700 CAD
Savings: ~$1,300 USD
The location was perfect for walking, dining, and exploring the city.
👉 Related: My full guide to Hyatt credit cards and how to maximize free night certificates.
⭐ Best Toronto & Niagara Falls Tours (Highly Recommended)
If you’re visiting Toronto, these tours are consistently top‑rated and worth every penny:
👉 Best of Niagara Falls Canada: Behind the Falls + Boat Cruise
👉 Niagara Falls Canada Tour, Boat, Skylon Tower & Maple Tasting
👉 Niagara Falls Tour with Skylon Tower
👉 Toronto to Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour
These sell out fast in summer — book early.
⭐ Pro Tips for Booking Toronto on Points
Use flexible dates to uncover better award space
Search one‑way flights to mix and match programs
Check partner airlines (Air France → WestJet, Virgin → Delta, etc.)
Usepoint.me Concierge for complex itineraries
Always confirm award space before transferring points
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If you’re just getting started, my credit card strategy guidebreaks it down.
Here’s how we stack offers using theStack & Save Credit Card Hub.
⭐ Final Thoughts: Toronto on Points Was Worth Every Mile
This trip was the perfect example of how stacking points, miles, and free night certificates can turn a pricey destination into an affordable, luxurious getaway.
We saved over $2,000, explored a new city, and didn’t pay cash for flights or hotels.
If you’re ready to plan your own points‑powered escape:
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Check out my Hyatt card guide
Explore my Points & Miles Beginner Hub
See my real redemptions for inspiration
Because with the right strategy, there’s truly No Point Left Behind.
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About the Author
Julie Davis is the travel‑hacking mom behind No Point Left Behind, a fast‑growing blog dedicated to helping families travel better for less. She specializes in beginner‑friendly points and miles strategies, Hyatt redemptions, and practical credit‑card setups that make everyday spending work harder.
Julie has booked trips around the world using points — including this Toronto weekend, which saved her family over $2,000 on flights and hotels. She’s passionate about teaching others how to stack rewards, find award space, and build a simple system that makes travel more affordable, more fun, and less stressful.
When she’s not exploring a new city or cruising the Mediterranean, she’s sharing real redemptions, honest reviews, and weekly travel hacks with her community.
