Flying from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Toronto: what you need to know
Durham Tees Valley Airport is located in Durham. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Toronto is four hours behind Durham.
Leave plenty of time to make your MME to Toronto flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
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MME is around 31 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MME? If you've booked an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of all flights departing from Durham Tees Valley Airport, 67.01% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Toronto
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto flight is R 5,726. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,617. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from MME to Toronto, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks before your flight from MME to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Central Toronto is around 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
The trip will take about 40 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 MME to Toronto flight:
Hertz, National and Avis make collecting a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at YTZ can help you lock in a better rate.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 4 hours 5 minutes.
Find a hotel close to YKF and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late MME to Toronto flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
Take the guesswork out of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget are dependable companies for booking.
Rental companies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so book your ride from YKF a few weeks in advance of your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Toronto
Travel to Toronto in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MME to Toronto in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Toronto, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are highlights which should feature on any good Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 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, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.