Travelling from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport flight.
Fort Mcmurray is two hours behind Toronto. Fort McMurray International Airport is located in Fort Mcmurray, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
You can pick from 4 direct flights a week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). This is the most popular route, with Air Canada offering a 9:30pm departure from YYZ to YMM.
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 plenty of time to catch your flight from Toronto to YMM.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
When leaving from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport with Air Canada.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada between YYZ and YMM.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
63.97% of flights that leave from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Toronto to YMM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
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Getting from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to central Fort Mcmurray
Fort McMurray International Airport to central Fort Mcmurray is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport is R 2,453. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,914. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Toronto to YMM by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). Plan your visit to Fort Mcmurray in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Fort Mcmurray is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Toronto to YMM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -24ºC (-11ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF).
More about Fort Mcmurray
Start your Fort Mcmurray trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Fort McMurray International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Wood Buffalo Park, The Wood Buffalo Viewing Point and Bison Sanctuary and Aboriginal Interpretive Trail are must-do's during your Fort Mcmurray adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Cold Lake is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Fort Mcmurray. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Splash Park, Janvier Gallery and Mach 1 Skatepark.
Around 274 kilometres south-west of Fort Mcmurray, Slave Lake is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lesser Slave Lake, Dog Island Brewing and West Side Park.