Flying from Victoria to Toronto: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Toronto jetting off from either of these.
When it comes to landing in Toronto, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a key hub. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is another.
Hop on a direct Victoria to Toronto flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Victoria.
The busiest route for flights from Victoria to Toronto is from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Choose from 25 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from YYJ to YYZ is the 10:15 WestJet service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:30 with Air Canada.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Victoria to Toronto flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Toronto
At the moment, £49 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Toronto. The cheapest price for a return flight is £104. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Victoria to Toronto flights.
May is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Victoria to Toronto. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Victoria to Toronto, you can leave from Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Travel from YYJ to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) without making any stops.
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Victoria to Toronto plane tickets with departures from YYJ, including:
The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 15 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Victoria to Toronto? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Victoria International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Victoria International Airport, 67.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 12 miles away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Victoria to Toronto. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 2 miles from central Toronto. Once you've disembarked your flight from Victoria to Toronto, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to YTZ. Settle in and get cosy after your Victoria to Toronto flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, National and Avis.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at YTZ can help you lock in a better rate.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Step off your flight from Victoria to Toronto and head directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Toronto is around 50 miles from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take roughly 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to YKF and quickly go from touchdown to tucked into your bed. Whether you're catching a late Victoria to Toronto flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options will have you settling in quickly:
Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to your destination with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. You can book with reliable companies here like Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
If you're hoping for a particular type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Secure your ride from YKF at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Victoria to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Victoria to Toronto. August is the busiest month to travel to Toronto. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Victoria to Toronto ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Victoria to Toronto in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Toronto, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 310 miles north-east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, your itinerary will be busy.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 220 miles north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.