YYZ Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 64%, arrivals better at 78%. Early morning flights ran 28 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at YYZ. 64% on-time. About 1 in 3 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 84%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 56%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is 12 miles away and running 100% 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 59% on-time. United Airlines runs 6%. That is a 53-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 28-point swing at YYZ. The early morning block runs at 84%. 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 81%. Hit 49% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 64%, well below the morning numbers. A 51-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (62% vs 66%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
YYZ has been bouncing between 50% and 84%. Best day was May 9 at 84%. Worst was Jun 18 at 50%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how YYZ runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About YYZ Delays
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 64% on-time departures and 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Toronto Pearson International Airport has averaged 62% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.