Flying from New York to Toronto: what you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Toronto begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
When jetting into Toronto, get off the plane at Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is another major gateway to this city.
A direct flight from New York to Toronto takes an average of 1 hour 45 minutes. Toronto's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as New York.
With 146 flights a week between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from New York to Toronto with Porter Airlines at 06:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from EWR to YYZ is with Porter Airlines at 19:30.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to Toronto.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you hold a passport from United States and plan to travel to Canada for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from New York to Toronto.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Start your journey at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which offers a range of direct flights from New York to Toronto. From EWR, you can fly nonstop to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Leading carriers that have direct flights from New York to Toronto leaving from EWR include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from New York to Toronto. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Newark Liberty International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Travelling from central New York to EWR takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to Toronto? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can take a nonstop flight from New York to Toronto leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Start your trip at JFK and disembark at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
When setting off from JFK, you can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from New York to Toronto. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Toronto, here's where you can stop when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from New York to Toronto? Check in to a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 49 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from New York to Toronto. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. After your flight from New York to Toronto, allow for a drive time of approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 39 minutes on public transport.
There are some cosy hotels to call home for the night near YTZ. Kick back after your flight from New York to Toronto at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Toronto
Rs7,251 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Toronto. A return flight starts from Rs25,443. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap tickets from New York to Toronto, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from New York to Toronto is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New York to Toronto. August is the busiest month to travel to Toronto. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from New York to Toronto in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Toronto around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Toronto, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are top sights which should feature on every Toronto itinerary.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
Browse our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from New York to Toronto. Whether you're after a compact ride, roomy sedan or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.