Flying from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Washington DC (the location of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Toronto follow the same timezone — UTC-5.
With 42 weekly flights between the two airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:59. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from DCA to YYZ is with Air Canada at 20:40.
To avoid rushing for your DCA to Toronto flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Direct Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto tickets are available for booking. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is where you'll complete your journey.
Air Canada is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from DCA to Toronto with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DCA:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto
The best price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto flight is ج.م. 5,751. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 12,576. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from DCA to Toronto. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto ticket.
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Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto. Book one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks before your flight from DCA to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Central Toronto is around 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Once your flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near YTZ. Settle in and get cosy after your DCA to Toronto flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from YTZ one week in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto has landed. Central Toronto is around 72 kilometres from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by choosing a hotel near YHM after your DCA to Toronto flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
If you're hoping for a particular make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Book your ride from YHM a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto. July is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Book your Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to Toronto in February when temperatures average between -15ºC and 3ºC.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
The Top CN Tower and CN Tower are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Toronto travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres northeast of Toronto, a trip to Montreal will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres northeast of Toronto. No journey is complete without visiting Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
