Flying from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport (YYG): What you need to know
Toronto's main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when searching for your flights from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport (YYG).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Toronto to Charlottetown Airport flight.
Charlottetown Airport is located in Charlottetown. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Toronto.
The busiest route is from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG), with 23 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from YYZ to YYG is the 7:55am Flair Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10pm with Air Canada.
Your flight from Toronto to YYG won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get to your destination in one go from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) are available from here.
Top carriers that have direct flights from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport leaving from YYZ include:
The top choice among passengers flying between YYZ and YYG is Air Canada.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada is the most consistent for on-time landings.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YYG flight:
70% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kms (45 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Charlottetown Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At YHM, that figure is 68%.
About Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYG:
Getting from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to central Charlottetown
Charlottetown Airport to the centre of Charlottetown is roughly 5 kms (3 miles). If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
£63 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport. Return flights start at £122. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to YYG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Charlottetown. August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport (YYG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Charlottetown is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Book your Toronto to YYG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has temperatures of between -15ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Charlottetown
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Charlottetown right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Charlottetown Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. St. Dunstan's Basilica, Site of L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish Home and Beaconsfield Historic House are attractions you won't want to skip in Charlottetown.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Charlottetown. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south, top sights here include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and Halifax Public Gardens.
Around 129 kms (80 miles) west of Charlottetown, Moncton is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
