Flying from Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Toronto: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 25 minutes.
St. George's (the location of Maurice Bishop International Airport) and Toronto share the same timezone — UTC-4.
With two weekly flights between the two airports, Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Caribbean Airlines operates the earliest flight at 15:25. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from GND to YYZ is with WestJet at 16:55.
For stress-free travel, turn up 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 GND to Toronto flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can book a direct Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto ticket. Start your journey at GND and touch down at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Top carriers that operate direct flights from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from GND to Toronto, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The distance from central St. George's to GND is roughly 6 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Have an early flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GND:
When it comes to Maurice Bishop International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Toronto
R 4,509 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 10,252. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from GND to Toronto.
May is the best month for landing an awesome deal on Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto tickets. If you want 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
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the centre of Toronto takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Follow your own route with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Toronto and beyond.
Booking your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from GND to Toronto can help you get the best possible rate.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Once your flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your GND to Toronto flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Hertz, National or Avis and get going in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from YTZ one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto has touched down. Central Toronto is around 105 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take about 4 hours 5 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel near YKF. Get comfortable at one of these options after your GND to Toronto flight:
Be in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're hoping for a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from YKF a few weeks ahead of your flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
Travel to Toronto in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GND 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 ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Toronto, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are top attractions which should feature on any good Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Toronto, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to tick off its leading sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key highlights.
