eSIM for Canada at a glance
- Plans
- 6
- Price from1 GB for 7 days
- R118
- Cheapest gigabyte20 GB for 30 days
- R31
- Validity
- 7–30 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Canada
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
1 GB7 days
R118 per GB
R118
2 GB15 days
R67 per GB
R135
3 GB30 days
R51 per GB
R152
5 GB30 days
R61 per GB
R303
10 GB30 days
R39 per GB
R387
20 GB30 days
R31 per GB · best value
R623
Prices from Airalo, updated 25.03.2026, rate 1 $ = R17
How much data do you need
Typical usage and a matching plan for a one-week trip
- Maps and messengersabout 1 GB a week
- 1 GB for 7 days — R118
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 30 days — R303
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- 20 GB for 30 days — R623
Flights to Canada
Cheapest tickets for the nearest dates
All flights to Canada →How it works
- 1. Choose a planCompare plans by data volume, validity period and price
- 2. Get your QR codeAfter payment, the QR code to activate your eSIM arrives by email within minutes
- 3. ConnectScan the QR code in your phone settings — the internet is ready
eSIM for Canada: FAQ
From R118 for 1 GB for 7 days. There are 6 plans in total, the most expensive is R623.
No, there are no unlimited plans. The largest package is 20 GB for 30 days for R623.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 1 GB for 7 days for R118 is enough. If you watch videos, take 20 GB for 30 days for R623.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 20 GB for 30 days package: R31 per GB versus R118 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 15, 30 days. Validity starts when you first connect to a network abroad.
The eSIM is data only. You can call through messengers; your WhatsApp and Telegram number stays the same and your main SIM remains in the phone.
At home, before departure: installation needs an internet connection. After landing, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming.
iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. To check, dial *#06#: if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.
Cape Town → Victoria: from R12 428 one way.