You can fly from Calgary to Cancun this winter for just $315 roundtrip

It might only be October, but winter is in full swing here in Alberta.

If you’ve been dreaming of warmer weather and sunnier skies, you’re in luck.

United Airlines has apparently taken pity on our freezing souls and reduced the price on this winter’s trips from Calgary to the Mexican resort town of Cancun.

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We’re talking white sands, warm sun, and all the Piña Coladas you can drink.

The deal’s availability spans from November through to March, so you’ll have your pick of getaway dates to choose from.

The trips were dug up by flight-finding website YYC Deals, which is a pretty solid place to daydream about your next big vacation.

The easiest way to find the deal is to go to Google Flights: Calgary to Cancun, Mexico, and browse around to find the cheapest date combinations. They should show up at around $315.

Flight from Calgary to Cancun, Mexico (Google Flights)

There is a layover both ways, but you should be able to find some flights where the stopover is only one or two hours. Not a bad price to pay when the cheapest non-stop flight comes in at over $700.

Once purchased, all there is left to do is count down the days until take-off!