Travelling from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Abbotsford International Airport (YXX). Explore the options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) departing from either of these bases.
4 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto.
With 188 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Flair Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:10am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from YVR to YYZ is with Air Canada at 11:55pm.
Your flight from Vancouver to YYZ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can jump on a direct flight from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport leaving from YVR include:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YVR to YYZ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is WestJet.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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78% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
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Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport leaving from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
Flair Airlines is one trusted airline that offers direct Vancouver to YYZ plane tickets from YXX.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Flair Airlines from YXX to YYZ.
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At YXX, that rate is 75%.
About Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
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Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Central Toronto is around 27 kilometres from Toronto Pearson International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
$113 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport. A return flight starts at $297. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Vancouver to YYZ.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Toronto. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Vancouver to YYZ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has temperatures of between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Toronto Pearson International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 153 kilometres southwest to London to check off its must-visit sights. From Forks of the Thames River to Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Storybook Gardens, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Kingston, about 257 kilometres east of Toronto. Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary are among its highlights.