Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Toronto is two hours ahead of Edmonton and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are 131 Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 00:04 WestJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:50 with Porter Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your YEG to YYZ flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport, so jetting off to Toronto (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates YEG to YYZ flights is WestJet. Its services arrive without delay 75.46% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Right now, Rs16,751 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs35,589. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YEG to YYZ.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from YEG to YYZ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
When it comes to Edmonton International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YEG? If you're catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and discover more of Toronto and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Toronto in February.
Book your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to explore Toronto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YEG to YYZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without seeing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
