Travelling from Toronto to Paris: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Paris, 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.
When it comes to arriving in Paris, get off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another gateway to this city.
The average time for a direct Toronto to Paris flight is 7 hours 30 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris five hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 20 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Toronto to Paris is with Air France at 23:30. Go for the first YYZ to CDG departure with Air France at 18:15 to make the most of your first day in Paris.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Toronto to Paris flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Paris. From YYZ, you can fly directly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Top airlines that offer direct Toronto to Paris plane tickets from YYZ include:
Located around 19 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With 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.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Paris:
62% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Toronto to Paris flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Paris flight.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is approximately 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Toronto to Paris has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 55 minutes or so.
After your flight from Toronto to Paris, kick back at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Step off your flight from Toronto to Paris and head directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there.
If you travel by public transport, the journey time is about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near BVA and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late Toronto to Paris flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these accommodation options offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are reliable rental providers.
If you're searching for a specific make or model, lock in your ride from BVA about three weeks ahead of your flight from Toronto to Paris. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better price.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Paris. To avoid the crowds, head to Paris in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your Toronto to Paris ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Toronto to Paris:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
