Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Toronto: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto.
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Toronto is two hours ahead of Edmonton.
The busiest route is from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). There are 115 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from YEG to YYZ is the 00:05 Air Canada option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:50 with Porter Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your YEG to Toronto flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Begin your travels at YEG and go straight to Toronto without layovers. When booking a direct Edmonton International Airport to Toronto ticket, these are your landing options:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto include:
Travelling from central Edmonton to YEG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to YEG? If you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
79% of flights departing from Edmonton International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Toronto
The best price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Toronto flight is ج.م. 4,607. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 9,529. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from YEG to Toronto by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.
October is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Edmonton International Airport to Toronto tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the centre of Toronto takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Toronto Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from YEG to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. Once you've hopped off your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YEG to Toronto flight:
Score the best price by booking your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto has touched down. Central Toronto is about 72 kilometres from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by choosing a hotel near YHM after your YEG to Toronto flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new city at:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Secure your ride from YHM a few weeks ahead of your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto. To escape the crowds, visit Toronto in January.
Book a Edmonton International Airport to Toronto plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to Toronto in February when temperatures average between -15ºC and 3ºC.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Toronto, browse our selection of hotels including:
The Top CN Tower and CN Tower are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Toronto to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres northeast of Toronto, a trip to Montreal will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Canada, consider Ottawa, about 354 kilometres northeast of Toronto. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are among its highlights.