Travelling from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Toronto: what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Havana (the location of Jose Marti International Airport).
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from HAV to Toronto. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from HAV to Toronto. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you hold a passport from Cuba, you will need an embassy visa to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
HAV is around 16 kilometres from central Havana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to HAV? If you're boarding an early flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Toronto
Rs61,245 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto. A return flight starts from Rs128,861. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HAV to Toronto, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a ticket from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from HAV to Toronto. There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the centre of Toronto takes about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you're catching a late flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is located around 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 39 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from HAV to Toronto:
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the most popular month for flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Toronto in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from HAV to Toronto sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Toronto right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Toronto itinerary.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Toronto and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Toronto.