Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Washington DC and Toronto share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Each week, there are 60 Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:30 Air Canada flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:21 with United Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IAD to YYZ flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Toronto (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a cinch with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Air Canada is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Air Canada tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for IAD to YYZ flights, with 80.51% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and YYZ:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is Rs22,809. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs58,369. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to YYZ.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYZ if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal 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 takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Toronto based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to YYZ in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key reasons to visit.