Canadian cool
Toronto is on the A-list of the world’s megacities. A financial capital crammed with cosmopolitan neighbourhoods like Chinatown, the Distillery District and the Entertainment District, you’ll find restaurants, theatres, performing arts centres and endless shopping opportunities.
In summer, the fun is outdoors with Canada Day, the Toronto Jazz Festival and the Festival of Beer, while in the winter it’s ice-skating season or you can hunker down with a taste of the city’s indulgent hot chocolates. Netflights is expert in finding cheap flights to Toronto, with more than 40 years experience behind us.
When to go
A tale of two cities
In summer, the fun is outdoors with Canada Day, the Toronto Jazz Festival and the Festival of Beer, while in the winter it’s ice-skating season or you can hunker down with a taste of the city’s indulgent hot chocolates. Netflights is expert in finding cheap flights to Toronto, with more than 40 years experience behind us.
When to go
When booking Toronto flights, bear in mind that peak season runs from June to October, when the city emerges from its winter hibernation, and seeks out the sun. In spring, average temperatures are a seasonable 17 degrees Celsius, while in summer the mercury rises to a balmy 25 degrees Celsius.
Autumn is also a great time to visit thanks to the combination of warm days and cool evenings, and you’ll find the city’s canopy of trees tinged with gold. Last minute flights to Toronto in autumn can be excellent value.
Unless you live in the Arctic Circle, winters in Toronto are going to feel cold. The upside is that there are great deals on Toronto flights during low season. It is not uncommon for the thermometer to drop below zero, though, which can make getting around somewhat tricky, and a warm jacket and sturdy footwear are essential.
Autumn is also a great time to visit thanks to the combination of warm days and cool evenings, and you’ll find the city’s canopy of trees tinged with gold. Last minute flights to Toronto in autumn can be excellent value.
Unless you live in the Arctic Circle, winters in Toronto are going to feel cold. The upside is that there are great deals on Toronto flights during low season. It is not uncommon for the thermometer to drop below zero, though, which can make getting around somewhat tricky, and a warm jacket and sturdy footwear are essential.
Airports and airlines
Netflights makes it easy to compare return flights offered by different leading airlines and find both last minute flights and direct flights to Toronto. We recommend looking for flights in low season to get the very best deals.
Toronto Pearson Airport
Many flights to Toronto land in Canada’s busiest airport, Toronto Pearson. This is an international gateway serving the city of Toronto and the wider Golden Horseshoe area. Located 14 miles northwest of the city centre, the airport consists of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Air Canada, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, SN Brussels Airlines, United and Virgin Atlantic, as well as a number of other airlines, offer return flights to Toronto Pearson Airport from the UK. View more flights to Toronto Pearson Airport.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
A compact international airport located south-west of the city on the Toronto Islands, Billy Bishop Airport has one passenger terminal. Air Canada and Lufthansa, as well as a number of other airlines, offer direct flights to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from the UK. View more flights to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Getting around the airports
Getting around Toronto Pearson Airport couldn’t be easier with the Terminal Link. Operating 24/7, it’s complimentary and fully wheelchair accessible, taking you from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 and on to Viscount Station. The Terminal Link is on the fifth floor of Terminal 1, or by taking the escalator at Terminal 3. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is all contained in one building and easy to navigate.
Getting to the city from the airports
Once your plane has touched down at Toronto Pearson Airport, there are various options for city transport. The Union Pearson Express speeds travellers to the city centre Union Station in in 25 minutes. Alternatively you can hop in a licensed taxi or a limo – they’re waiting outside the terminal buildings. At Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, meanwhile, you have the choice of a complimentary express shuttle bus, TTC, or grab a taxi outside the terminal.
Before boarding your Toronto flight, don’t forget that you will need to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Simply complete the online application and pay CAD $7. As it can take several days to issue, it is recommended that you get an eTA before you book your flight to Toronto. To find out more about the eTA system, and to apply, visit the official Canadian government website.
Don't forget before you fly
Before boarding your Toronto flight, don’t forget that you will need to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Simply complete the online application and pay CAD $7. As it can take several days to issue, it is recommended that you get an eTA before you book your flight to Toronto. To find out more about the eTA system, and to apply, visit the official Canadian government website.
