Flights to Toronto from the US: Nonstop Routes, Flight Times and When to Go

Quick answer: Toronto Pearson (YYZ) has nonstop flights from dozens of US cities on Air Canada, Delta, American, United, Alaska and Canadian airlines. A flight from New York takes about 1.5 hours, from Los Angeles about 4.5 to 5.5. US citizens need a passport, not a visa or eTA.

Toronto flights at a glance

Nonstop flights to Toronto from US cities

Airlines are as of recent schedules (November 2026) and change by season; many Florida, Arizona and sun routes are winter-seasonal, and some short routes are flown by regional partners such as Air Canada Express and Delta Connection. Check with the airline for the current timetable. Times are toward Toronto and approximate. WestJet, Porter and Flair also fly to several US leisure cities, and Porter flies a few US routes into Billy Bishop downtown; check current schedules.

Airlines flying to Toronto from the US

Air Canada has by far the most US routes to Toronto Pearson, with mainline, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights from the Northeast, the Midwest, Florida, Texas and the West Coast, plus seasonal sun and ski routes. Delta flies from Atlanta and, through Delta Connection, from New York, Detroit and Minneapolis. American flies from Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami, with American Eagle flights from Chicago, New York LaGuardia, Philadelphia and Washington National. United flies from Chicago, Denver, Houston and San Francisco, and United Express from Newark and Washington Dulles. Alaska Airlines flies from Seattle, as of recent schedules; check with the airline.

Canadian airlines WestJet and Porter and the low-cost Flair also fly some US routes, mostly to leisure cities. On short routes the difference between airlines is often the airport and time of day, so compare door-to-door travel time.

Toronto Pearson or Billy Bishop

Toronto Pearson (YYZ), in Mississauga northwest of downtown, handles almost all US flights. Air Canada and its Star Alliance partners, including United, use Terminal 1; most other airlines, including WestJet, Porter, Delta and American, use Terminal 3. Check your booking for the terminal. The Terminal Link train connects the two.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) sits on an island at the edge of downtown, a short ferry or tunnel walk from the city. Porter flies a few routes there from US cities such as Newark; check current schedules. It is worth checking if you are staying downtown, because the trip from the airport to the Financial District takes minutes.

Best time to visit Toronto

May to October is the warm season, with patios, the islands, Lake Ontario beaches and day trips to Niagara Falls. July and August are the busiest months, and the Toronto International Film Festival in September fills hotels.

November to March is cold and often snowy, with January and February the coldest months. Winter storms can delay flights at short notice. The city is quieter and much of downtown is linked by the PATH underground walkway, which helps in cold weather.

Entry rules for US citizens

US citizens do not need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Canada. You need a valid US passport to fly in. US green card holders are also exempt from the eTA but must carry their green card and a valid passport.

Canada has strict rules on firearms and some food and plant products, and past criminal convictions, including impaired driving, can make a traveler inadmissible. Check the Government of Canada's official guidance if any of these apply to you.

US preclearance on the way home

Toronto Pearson has US Customs and Border Protection preclearance, so on a flight to the US you clear US immigration and customs in Toronto before boarding and land in the US as a domestic passenger. US flights leave from dedicated transborder areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

Preclearance adds a queue before departure, so allow extra time at Pearson, about 2 hours or more at busy times, even for a short flight.

Getting from Pearson into the city

The UP Express train runs from Terminal 1 to Union Station downtown in about 25 minutes, stopping at Weston and Bloor; from Terminal 3, take the free Terminal Link train to Terminal 1 first. Union Station connects to the subway, GO Transit and VIA Rail.

The TTC 900 Airport Express bus runs to Kipling subway station on Line 2, the cheapest option. Taxis and airport limousines charge flat rates by zone, and the drive downtown takes about 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Toronto is on Eastern time, the same as New York, so there is no jet lag from the East Coast.

Frequently asked questions

Travel guide

May to October is warm and the most popular time to visit, with the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Winters are cold and snowy, but flights are short and the city is quieter.

Lounge access

• Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Terminal 1 (international and US transborder)
• Air Canada Signature Suite, Terminal 1
• Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminals 1 and 3

Airport transfers

The UP Express train runs from Terminal 1 to Union Station downtown in about 25 minutes, with the Terminal Link train connecting Terminal 3. The TTC 900 Airport Express bus runs to Kipling subway station, and taxis and airport limousines charge flat rates by zone.

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