Travelling from Victoria to Toronto: what you need to know
Your next exciting journey begins at one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Explore the options for booking a flight from Victoria to Toronto setting off from either of these.
The major entry paths to Toronto are Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Jump on a direct Victoria to Toronto flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Victoria.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 25 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Victoria to Toronto is with WestJet at 23:35. Choose the first YYJ to YYZ departure operated by Air Canada at 08:00 to make the most of your first day in Toronto.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Victoria to Toronto flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Toronto
At the moment, R 2,088 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Toronto. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,436. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Victoria to Toronto flights.
May is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Victoria to Toronto. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Set out from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) on a nonstop flight from Victoria to Toronto. From YYJ, you can fly directly into Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Victoria to Toronto plane tickets with departures from YYJ, including:
The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Victoria International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Victoria to Toronto or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.45% of flights departing from Victoria International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near YYZ if you're coming in on a late flight from Victoria to Toronto. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and explore beyond Toronto's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Victoria to Toronto flight.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
After your flight from Victoria to Toronto has touched down, 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).
The journey will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Unwind after your Victoria to Toronto flight at one of these well-located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, National or Avis and be off and running.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Step off your flight from Victoria to Toronto and head directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Toronto is around 80 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take roughly 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel near YKF. Get comfortable at one of these options after your Victoria to Toronto flight:
Be in control 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.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Victoria to Toronto is a good move. Along with better deals, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at YKF.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Victoria to Toronto. August is the busiest month to travel to Toronto. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Victoria to Toronto ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Victoria to Toronto in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Toronto right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Victoria to Toronto:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are major attractions which should feature on every Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, your itinerary will be busy.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.