Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toronto: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 8 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4. The city is 4 hours behind London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.
With 56 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LHR to YYZ is with Air Canada at 18:00.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from LHR to Toronto.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can reserve a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto. Begin your journey at LHR and land at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Check out the deals with Air Canada. This airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from LHR to Toronto, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toronto
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto is Rs74,838. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs119,840. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to Toronto by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 49 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to YYZ if you're taking a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 39 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near YTZ. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from LHR to Toronto at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto. August is the busiest month to travel to Toronto. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from LHR to Toronto sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are must-visits when exploring Toronto.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
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