Travelling from Vancouver to Toronto: what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Toronto jetting off from either of these.
The primary gateways to Toronto are Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver to Toronto is 4 hours 27 minutes. Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
The most popular route for flights from Vancouver to Toronto is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can select from 219 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from YVR to YYZ is the 00:10 Air Canada service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:55 with Air Canada.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to Toronto, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
For a flight within Canada, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've found cheap flights from Vancouver to Toronto, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Set off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Toronto. From YVR, you can travel directly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
At YVR, you'll find a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Vancouver to Toronto, including:
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Toronto? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to Toronto, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 49 minutes.
Book a hotel near YYZ if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Toronto. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Once your flight from Vancouver to Toronto has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Travelling by public transport will take around 39 minutes.
After your flight from Vancouver to Toronto, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to YTZ. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Toronto
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Toronto is $62. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $130. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 3 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to Toronto.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Vancouver to Toronto. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Vancouver to Toronto. August is the most popular month to visit Toronto. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver to Toronto for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Toronto sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Toronto, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are must-visits when exploring Toronto.
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