Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MEL to YYZ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and YYZ:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is Rs128,170. A round-trip fare is currently Rs264,021. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to YYZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to YYZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Travel at your own pace with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and experience more of Toronto and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Toronto in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Toronto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to YYZ in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to tick off its leading sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights.
