YYZ Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals better at 93%. Early morning flights ran 29 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at YYZ. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 87%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 58%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is 12 miles away and running 91% today. If your route is available from both airports, YTZ is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at YYZ
Korean Air is the most reliable carrier at YYZ with 63% on-time. Brussels Airlines runs 20%. That is a 43-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
YYZ Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 29-point swing at YYZ. The early morning block runs at 87%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 88%. Hit 50% around 8pm, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 74%, well below the morning numbers. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 72%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
YYZ has been bouncing between 50% and 78%. Best day was Sep 9 at 78%. Worst was Sep 3 at 50%. The norm is 63-69%, which is just how YYZ runs.
About YYZ Delays
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Toronto Pearson International Airport has averaged 72% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include YTZ (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport), YHM (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) and BUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport). When YYZ is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.