Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flights from YVR to YYZ start at 00:10 — the first with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Air Canada. In total, you can choose from 219 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to YYZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Toronto, Canada. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
With 76.05% of services arriving as scheduled, Porter Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to YYZ flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
$83 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Return flights start at $202. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to YYZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YVR:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Toronto in February.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Pearson International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to YYZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without dropping by Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.