Travelling from New York to Toronto: what you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Toronto begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
Get off the plane at one of Toronto's major gateways like Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can also arrive at this city landing at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct New York to Toronto flight.
New York and Toronto are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
With 59 flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from New York to Toronto with American Airlines at 07:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from JFK to YYZ is with Delta Air Lines at 21:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your New York to Toronto flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Toronto
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're after a direct flight from New York to Toronto, you can leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Travel from JFK to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in one continuous trip.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct New York to Toronto plane tickets out of JFK. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your New York to Toronto flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Toronto or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Direct flights from New York to Toronto can be booked from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), so consider jetting off from this hub. EWR offers nonstop connections to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
You can take your pick of airlines that offer direct New York to Toronto plane tickets from EWR. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to Toronto flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Newark Liberty International Airport and Toronto:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Toronto, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) offers direct flights from New York to Toronto. Your trip from LGA will have you disembarking at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Sail through the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct New York to Toronto plane tickets from LGA:
You can lock in a ticket from New York to Toronto with a stop or two departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and Toronto:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Make taking an early New York to Toronto flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving without delays, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is approximately 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from New York to Toronto has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.
After your flight from New York to Toronto, settle in at a hotel near YTZ. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, National or Avis and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Step off your flight from New York to Toronto and go straight to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Toronto is around 80 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 4 hours 5 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by staying at a hotel near YKF after your New York to Toronto flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Stay in control of the next part of your trip by picking up a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget are some companies you can book with.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so secure your vehicle from YKF in advance of your flight from New York to Toronto. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Toronto. To avoid the crowds, visit Toronto in February.
Book a New York to Toronto ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Toronto in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Toronto right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Toronto:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Toronto. Around 499 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Ottawa, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key highlights.
