Travelling from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Toronto's main airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) departing from either of these.
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport flight.
Sault Ste Marie's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Toronto. Sault Ste Marie Airport is located in Sault Ste Marie.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 9:30am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from YYZ to YAM is with Air Canada at 8:45pm.
Your flight from Toronto to YAM won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
When jetting out of YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport with Air Canada.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between YYZ and YAM is Air Canada.
With 67.77% of its services landing as planned, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
YYZ is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
64% of flights that take off from Toronto Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can book a direct Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) plane ticket out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check if flying out of YTZ makes more sense for your journey.
Take a direct flight from Toronto to YAM with Porter Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of YTZ.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is the most popular choice for travellers flying from YTZ to YAM.
Flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Sault Ste Marie Airport are more likely to reach their destination on time with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd than with any other carrier.
You can arrive at YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to YAM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The trip to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM)
Once your flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Willabees Motel is a good option that's a quick drive from YAM.
Getting from Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) to central Sault Ste Marie
From Sault Ste Marie Airport, central Sault Ste Marie is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM)
£99 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport. Return flights start from £200. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to YAM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Toronto to YAM.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport.
The best time to fly from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Sault Ste Marie. October is when most people book flights from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Sault Ste Marie is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC. Book your Toronto to YAM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sault Ste Marie
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sault Ste Marie right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie Airport:
Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site and St. Marys River Waterfront Boardwalk are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Sault Ste Marie to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Precious Blood Cathedral.
Explore more of Canada
Continue your adventure and see more of Canada. Greater Sudbury is around 257 kms (160 miles) east of Sault Ste Marie and is full of things to keep you busy, including Voyageur Trail.
Around 145 kms (90 miles) east of Sault Ste Marie, Elliot Lake is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Horne Lake, Kiwanis Park and Sherriff Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.