If a patient falls seriously ill or is injured in United States and needs to reach Canada, Air Ambulance Global coordinates safe, medically supervised air transport between the two countries. We are an independent coordination service: we match each case to vetted, accredited operators rather than operating aircraft ourselves.
- United States is home to world-class specialist hospitals but very high out-of-pocket costs.
- Canada's universal public healthcare covers residents, making repatriation home attractive to avoid out-of-pocket costs abroad.
- Transfers typically depart from Miami International (MIA) and arrive near the receiving facility in Canada.
- Air ambulance, commercial medical escort and bed-to-bed options are all available.
Why patients travel between United States and Canada
Travel between United States and Canada is driven by business, tourism and specialist treatment. When a medical emergency interrupts a trip, families face unfamiliar hospitals and the question of whether to treat locally or move the patient. The US has leading specialist centers but among the world's highest medical costs; the uninsured often seek repatriation.
Medical repatriation to Canada
Canadian residents taken ill in United States frequently choose to return home for continued care. Canada's universal public healthcare covers residents, making repatriation home attractive to avoid out-of-pocket costs abroad. Repatriation also places the patient closer to family during recovery. We handle the logistics end to end.
Air ambulance, escort, or bed-to-bed?
Dedicated air ambulance
A private aircraft with ICU-grade equipment and a flight medical team, for unstable or critical patients.
Commercial medical escort
A flight nurse or physician accompanies a stable patient on a scheduled flight.
Bed-to-bed service
Door-to-door coordination from the discharging bed in United States to the receiving bed in Canada.
How competitive bidding lowers your cost from United States
Rather than quote you one operator's price, we put your United States–Canada transfer out to our whole network. Operators with aircraft or empty-leg repositioning flights near United States compete for the job — driving the price down. This is the single biggest difference for families paying out of pocket.
What it costs
There's no single fixed price — it depends on transport type, distance and aircraft, urgency, the patient's condition, and accompanying passengers. We provide a clear, no-obligation written quote and can liaise with insurers.
See typical cost ranges in our cost guide →
City-to-city routes on this corridor
We coordinate transfers between specific cities, not just countries. Popular United States–Canada city routes include:
FAQ
How quickly can a transfer from United States to Canada be arranged?
For urgent cases, often within hours — depending on aircraft availability, permits and clinical readiness.
Does insurance cover this?
Many travel and assistance policies cover repatriation. We coordinate directly with your insurer.