New York JFK to Toronto Pearson
365 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 08m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $243 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $243). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto Pearson is 22 km northwest of downtown Toronto, with the UP Express train reaching Union Station in 25 minutes for CA$12.35. Air Canada is the dominant carrier; US carriers serve YYZ heavily as the largest cross-border destination. Fares from US East Coast and Midwest are competitive year-round; peak demand is around Caribana (early August) and the Toronto International Film Festival (early September).
Who flies JFK to YYZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 08m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 08m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 08m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 08m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 08m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 08m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 1h 08m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→YYZ
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to Toronto FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take approximately 1h 08m for the 365-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $170. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No eTA required for US citizens, but a US passport (or NEXUS card / Enhanced Driver License) is required for air travel. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the primary international airport for Toronto. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.