Travelling from Toronto to Ontario International Airport (ONT): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Ontario International Airport (ONT). Explore your options for flying out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Ontario International Airport is located in Ontario. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Toronto.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to ONT.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Ontario International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Toronto to Ontario International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 39 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to ONT, kick back in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Ontario International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ONT instead:
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
From Ontario International Airport, Ontario is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Ontario International Airport, R 2,607 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 3,546. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from Toronto to ONT. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Ontario International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Ontario in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Ontario is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to ONT in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Ontario International Airport in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 23ºC.
More about Ontario
After booking your flight from Toronto to Ontario International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ontario:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Graber Olive House, Anthony Munoz Park and James R. Bryant Dog Park are essential stops on your Ontario itinerary.
Complete your Ontario trip with a car rental
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