Flying from Toronto to Belize City: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Belize City, there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main terminals.
Come in for landing at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), the primary gateway of Belize City.
Take a direct Toronto to Belize City flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Belize City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Toronto.
With two flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Toronto to Belize City with Air Canada at 08:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from YYZ to BZE is with WestJet at 10:15.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Toronto to Belize City flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Belize City
To secure cheap Toronto to Belize City flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
May is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Toronto to Belize City. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can get a direct flight from Toronto to Belize City leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Start your journey at YYZ and touch down at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
Lock in your Toronto to Belize City plane tickets with WestJet. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from YYZ.
YYZ is about 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Belize City? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights that leave from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Toronto to Belize City? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Belize City flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive as expected. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
Arriving in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Belize City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BZE:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and discover more of Belize City and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Belize City flight.
Best time to go to Belize City
May is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Belize City, while December is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Belize City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Toronto to Belize City ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Belize City around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Belize City
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Belize City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belize City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Museum of Belize, Government House and The Belize Sign Monument are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Belize City itinerary.
Explore more of Belize
You've seen Belize City, now it's time to explore more of Belize. Journey around 97 kilometres south-west to San Ignacio to tick off its leading sights. From Green Iguana Conservation Project to Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Belize, consider Orange Walk, about 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City. Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park are the start of reasons to visit.
