YYZ Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%, arrivals slightly better at 90%. Early morning flights ran 37 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YYZ. 82% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 53%. That is a 37-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is 12 miles away and running 89% today. If your route is available from both airports, YTZ is the better bet right now.
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 37-point swing at YYZ. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 82%. Hit 42% around 8pm, peaked at 100% around 4am. A 58-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 74%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
YYZ has been bouncing between 38% and 78%. Best day was Apr 28 at 78%. Worst was Mar 6 at 38%. The norm is 57-63%, which is just how YYZ runs. Today's 82% is a good day by YYZ standards.
About YYZ Delays
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is currently running on time with 82% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Toronto Pearson International Airport has averaged 74% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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), BUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and YXU (London 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.