Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Toronto: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 37 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC (the location of Ronald Reagan National Airport).
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route, with 60 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from DCA to YYZ is with Air Canada at 20:40. Choose the first departure with Air Canada at 06:55 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from DCA to Toronto, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto. Start your trip at DCA and land at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Keep an eye out for deals with Air Canada. This airline has direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from DCA to Toronto. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can enter Canada for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before booking your cheap tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 43 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DCA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Toronto
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto is R 1,416. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,709. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DCA to Toronto by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto. If you're looking to travel during 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) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 49 minutes.
Book a hotel near YYZ if you're taking a late flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 39 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from DCA to Toronto, unwind at a hotel near YTZ. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto. To avoid the crowds, head to Toronto in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from DCA to Toronto in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Toronto, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
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