Flying from Toronto to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Toronto to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Explore the options for leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Toronto to Victoria International Airport flight.
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Toronto. Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), with 25 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from YYZ to YYJ is the 8:05am Air Canada option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 8:20pm with Air Canada.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Toronto to YYJ.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Take the express route from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) operate from here.
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from Toronto to Victoria International Airport leaving from YYZ. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air Canada between YYZ and YYJ.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air Canada has the highest rate of 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 by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Victoria International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YYJ flight:
62.09% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Victoria International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Victoria International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near YYJ and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Victoria and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Victoria International Airport flight.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
Central Victoria is around 24 kilometres from Victoria International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
R 714 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Victoria International Airport. Return flights start from R 1,989. These prices can change based on availability.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to YYJ.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Toronto to Victoria International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). July is the busiest month to travel to Victoria. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in May.
Lock in a Toronto to YYJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Victoria International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Victoria right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Victoria International Airport:
Prince of Whales Whale Watching and Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada are a couple of top attractions to put on your Victoria must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Victoria, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel about 97 kilometres north-east to Abbotsford to check off its leading attractions. From Tanglebank Gardens to EcoDairy and Ripples Winery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Canada, consider Coquitlam, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games are among the biggest draws.