Routes / New York / New York to Toronto

New York Toronto

Q: Does the airline choice matter on a 90-minute flight to Toronto?

Pick the airline that matches your frequent flyer program. The cabin difference between carriers on a flight this short is minimal. Air Canada earns Aeroplan and Star Alliance credit, compatible with United. American and Delta earn in their own programs. Porter includes complimentary drinks and snacks on every fare, which on a short flight closes the gap with domestic first class.

Q: Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Toronto?

Yes. A valid passport or NEXUS card is required. This is an international flight to Canada. US citizens, permanent residents, and Canadian citizens all need a travel document. A NEXUS card speeds entry at Canadian customs and lets you use dedicated lanes. For frequent travelers on this route, NEXUS saves 15 to 20 minutes per crossing.

6 nonstop pairs · 8 nonstop airlines · 663 nonstop flights/week

LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK all fly to Toronto Pearson, but one route in this market skips Pearson and lands on an island in Toronto's harbor instead.

If you're near LaGuardia, fly LaGuardia to Pearson. Flights leave roughly every hour all day. Air Canada puts A220s and A320s on it, and Porter flies Embraer E2 jets. Both are proper narrowbodies, not the regional jets American and Delta use on this route.

From Newark, Air Canada and United run to Pearson on a similar hourly schedule. But Porter also flies Newark to Billy Bishop, Toronto's downtown island airport. That flight is on a Dash 8 turboprop, smaller and slower than the jets to Pearson, but you walk off the plane, ride a 5-minute ferry, and you're in the city. Pearson is a 25-minute express train ride from the same neighborhood.

Skip JFK for this route. The schedule is thinner, the planes are smaller, and the Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific flights in search results are codeshares flown by other airlines on regional jets.

The 45 minutes of ground time you save landing at Billy Bishop instead of Pearson won't show up in any flight search.

Have a specific need? Use the decision guide below to filter by your airline, where you live, lounges, or where you're staying in Toronto.

Best Overall

LGA → YYZ

4 airlines 295/wk 1h 40m

44% on-time

Air Canada, American Airlines, Porter Airlines, Delta Air Lines. LaGuardia to Pearson on Air Canada for the deepest schedule and A220 business class.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Strong Alternative

EWR → YYZ

2 airlines · 139/wk · 1h 46m

Air Canada, United Airlines. Also bookable via WestJet, Porter Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Porter from Newark to Billy Bishop trades schedule depth for a downtown Toronto landing that cuts at least 20 minutes of ground transport.

77%

New York → Toronto 4 airlines · 110/wk · 1h56m · About a dozen daily flights on American, Delta, and Air Canada, roughly half the LaGuardia frequency. Good Newark → Toronto 1 airline · 90/wk · 1h35m · Porter flies Newark to Billy Bishop several times daily, landing 10 minutes from downtown Toronto. Good New York → Toronto 1 airline · 28/wk · 1h41m Good Newark → Hamilton 1 airline · 1/wk · 2h07m · One weekly flight. Hamilton sits 70 km from downtown Toronto, not practical for city trips. Sparse

Nearby cities with nonstop service

~60mi Philadelphia → Toronto 15 airlines · 140/wk Nearby ~11mi Teterboro → Toronto 29 airlines · 9/wk Nearby

Nearby cities · connections only

~22mi White Plains No nonstop to Toronto Connecting ~40mi Islip No nonstop to Toronto Connecting ~61mi New Haven No nonstop to Toronto Connecting ~83mi Allentown/Bethlehem No nonstop to Toronto Connecting ~99mi Atlantic City No nonstop to Toronto Connecting ~101mi Hartford No nonstop to Toronto Connecting ~104mi Wilkes-Barre/Scranton No nonstop to Toronto Connecting

Decision Guide

Pick What Matters to You

Show me the best pair for...

Best pair by where you're coming from

Your location determines which airport is closest and most convenient.

JFK via AirTrain and subway or LIRR from Jamaica, 60 to 75 minutes total. Newark is faster from Penn Station: NJ Transit takes around 25 minutes. Both airports have nonstop international service.

JFK is the closer airport. The drive is 30 to 50 minutes depending on Belt Parkway traffic. A train to Howard Beach, then AirTrain to the terminal. Newark adds a river crossing and at least 20 extra minutes.

JFK is in Queens. Depending on your neighborhood, the drive is 15 to 30 minutes. The easiest airport connection in the metro area.

Newark. No question. I-78, I-95, or the Garden State Parkway depending on direction. No river crossings, no city traffic.

Both airports are roughly equidistant and neither is convenient. JFK requires subway transfers. Newark means getting to Penn Station first. Budget extra time from the Bronx either way.

Newark via I-287 avoids Manhattan entirely. JFK means driving through the Bronx or taking Metro-North to Penn for the subway connection. Newark is the better call from most of Westchester.

For most New York-area travelers, LGA → YYZ is the default.4 airlines, 295 flights/wk.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Best pair by where you're staying in Toronto

Your Toronto airport matters as much as your New York airport.

Bank headquarters, the stock exchange, and most downtown conference hotels are here. Billy Bishop is a 10-minute walk. From Pearson, the UP Express to Union Station takes 25 minutes and drops you at the south edge of the district. For a day trip with one downtown meeting, Billy Bishop is the clear choice.

Hotels, restaurants, and newer office space sit west of University Avenue. Still walkable from Billy Bishop in about 15 minutes. From Pearson, take the UP Express to Union and walk or grab a short cab. A popular area for client dinners after a downtown workday.

Upscale hotels and the Royal Ontario Museum are about 4 km north of Union Station. Neither airport has a strong advantage. From Pearson, the UP Express plus a short subway ride or cab takes around 40 minutes. From Billy Bishop, take a cab or the subway from Union.

Corporate campuses, tech offices, and conference venues line Highway 401 north of the city. Pearson is 20 to 30 minutes by car from most North York locations. Billy Bishop would add a trip across the entire city. Fly into Pearson and skip downtown entirely.

If your meeting is near the airport or in Mississauga business parks, Pearson is the only practical choice. Hotels and offices cluster along Dixon Road and the 427. You can be at your destination in 10 minutes after landing.

YYZ is the right Toronto airport for most travelers.Check individual route pages for ground transport from YYZ.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Which pair your airline flies nonstop

Loyalty programs drive airport choice for frequent flyers. Here's where each airline operates.

Airline	LGA–YYZ	EWR–YYZ	JFK–YYZ	EWR–YTZ
Air Canada	✓	✓	✓	—
American Airlines	✓	—	✓	—
WestJet	—	✓	—	—
Porter Airlines	✓	✓	—	✓
Delta Air Lines	✓	✓	✓	—
Turkish Airlines	—	—	✓	—
United Airlines	—	✓	—	—
Cathay Pacific	—	—	✓	—

Most airlines fly LGA → YYZ.4 airlines serve multiple pairs.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Ranked by on-time performance

On-time = departing within 15 min of schedule. Higher competition tends to keep airlines punctual.

44% on-time. 4 airlines competing means schedule padding is tight and delays get absorbed.

77% on-time. 5 airlines competing means schedule padding is tight and delays get absorbed.

31% on-time. 5 airlines competing means schedule padding is tight and delays get absorbed.

77% on-time. 1 airlines competing.

44% on-time. 1 airlines competing.

Insufficient data — 1 flight/week doesn't generate meaningful OTP stats.

LGA → YYZ has a 44% on-time record.High competition keeps airlines punctual.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Lounge access by airport and terminal

Premium lounge access varies dramatically by terminal. This alone can determine airport choice for some travelers.

The rebuilt Terminal B has airline club lounges with seating, Wi-Fi, drinks, and light food. Access through airline loyalty programs or eligible credit cards. The new terminal makes the lounge experience better than what LaGuardia used to offer, which was close to nothing.

Club lounges in Terminal C for eligible passengers. Same access rules: airline status, credit card membership, or a same-day qualifying ticket. Quality is standard domestic lounge level.

The rebuilt terminals have better gate seating, charging outlets, and food options than the old LaGuardia. On a short domestic flight, the gate area is fine. Spend the lounge walk-in fee on dinner at the destination instead.

American Express Platinum or Centurion cardholders. Cocktail bar, sit-down dining, showers. One of the better Centurion locations. Access is card-based regardless of airline.

Large club with runway views, full bar, and hot food. Gets crowded during the evening international push. Delta One and SkyMiles status get you in; everyone else needs a same-day Delta boarding pass plus a qualifying credit card.

American and British Airways premium cabin passengers. Quieter than T4, with showers and a dining room. BA passengers flying Club Suite have access here before JFK to Heathrow flights.

Open to Mint passengers on JetBlue. Smaller than the legacy carrier clubs but less crowded. Food and drinks included. The terminal itself has decent food options if the lounge is full.

A collection of carrier-specific lounges including Turkish, Air France, and Korean Air. Quality varies. The Turkish lounge is a standout if you have access.

United Polaris passengers and Star Alliance business class. Full sit-down restaurant with table service, shower suites, daybeds, and a cocktail bar. One of the best airline lounges in North America. If you are flying United Polaris business class, arrive early and use it.

Standard United Club with hot food, bar, and seating. Multiple locations in Terminal C. Gets crowded during the evening departure wave. United Club membership, Star Alliance Gold, or certain credit cards get you in.

The rebuilt Terminal A has fresh lounge space. Carrier-specific lounges are still filling in. The terminal itself is well-designed with better food options than the old building.

Multiple locations in Terminal 1 for domestic and international departures. Open to Air Canada business class passengers and Aeroplan elite members. Star Alliance Gold members also qualify. Hot food, barista coffee, and shower facilities. The domestic lounge gets crowded during afternoon peaks.

Walk-in access for around $50 or through Priority Pass and similar lounge programs. Open to all passengers regardless of airline. Buffet food and a full bar. A reliable option when you do not have airline lounge membership.

Same concept as Terminal 1 with walk-in access around $50. Smaller space but usually less crowded. Limited food rotation compared to Terminal 1. Terminal 3 has fewer lounge options overall.

Priority Pass cardholders can access participating lounges in Terminal 1. Options rotate, so check current availability before counting on it. During peak travel periods, participating lounges sometimes cap entry.

A complimentary lounge for departing passengers with coffee, tea, and light snacks. No paid lounge or alliance lounge options exist at this airport. The terminal is compact enough that the lounge doubles as the main waiting area before boarding.

Your airline and cabin class determine which lounges you can access.Check route pages for terminal assignments.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Ranked by flights per week

More flights = more flexibility. Miss your flight, catch the next one. Schedule depth is insurance.

295/wk (~42/day) — 4 airlines. A departure roughly every 34 minutes at peak.

139/wk (~20/day) — 5 airlines.

110/wk (~16/day) — 5 airlines.

90/wk (~13/day) — 1 airlines.

28/wk (~4/day) — 1 airlines.

1/wk each. Not viable for flexible travel planning.

LGA → YYZ: 295 flights/week.Miss one flight, wait 34 min for the next.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Getting to the airport

Cost and time vary by mode. Train is more predictable than driving.

From midtown Manhattan, 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Around $30 to $40 by taxi. The Grand Central Parkway connects directly. Morning rush into the city and evening rush out are the times to avoid.

Runs from all LaGuardia terminals to the Jackson Heights subway hub in about 10 minutes. Transfer to the 7, E, F, M, or R train for Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. The cheapest way to the airport from anywhere with a subway connection.

Runs across 125th Street in Manhattan to LaGuardia, connecting to the A, B, C, and D trains and Metro-North at Harlem-125th Street. Useful from the Upper West Side, Harlem, or the Bronx. Around 40 to 50 minutes from the West Side.

No rail link to LaGuardia. If you drive, parking runs around $40 per day in the terminal garages. Cell phone lots are free for pickup. The airport is compact enough that the walk from parking to gates stays short.

AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station in around 20 minutes. Faster and more comfortable than the subway, and you avoid dragging luggage underground. This is the best option for midtown Manhattan.

AirTrain to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then the E or A train into Manhattan. Total time is 60 to 75 minutes. Cheap but slow, and dragging luggage through the subway at rush hour is miserable.

Flat rate of around $110 from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan, plus tolls and tip. Predictable pricing but travel time depends entirely on traffic. The Van Wyck Expressway can turn a 40-minute ride into 90 minutes during rush hour.

Pre-booked car services run around $70 to $100 depending on vehicle type. No flat-rate guarantee like yellow cabs, but you get a driver waiting at arrivals. Worth it if you are landing late or have a lot of luggage.

Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station in around 25 minutes, then AirTrain to your terminal. Frequent service, cheap, and immune to tunnel traffic. The most reliable way to get to Newark from Manhattan.

No flat rate from Manhattan to Newark. Expect around $60 to $90 depending on traffic and tolls. The Lincoln Tunnel and NJ Turnpike can double your travel time during rush hour. Fine on weekends or off-peak.

Bus service from midtown Manhattan (Port Authority, Bryant Park, Grand Central) to all terminals. Takes 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Around $19 one way. A budget option if you are not in a rush.

If you live in northern New Jersey, the drive is straightforward. I-78, I-95, or the Garden State Parkway depending on your direction. Parking is expensive long-term. Cell phone lots exist for pickup.

Weigh transit time against schedule flexibility.A faster airport with fewer flights may not save you time overall.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Red-eye vs daytime departures

Departure timing affects jet lag, hotel costs, and how you spend your first day.

New York to Toronto is under two hours in the same time zone. No carrier runs overnight departures. Late flights land the same evening.

LGA → YYZ has the most departure options.Check the route page for schedule details.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Premium cabin options

Business and first class products on this route, ranked by value and quality.

Air Canada flies the A220-300 on several daily LaGuardia and Newark flights to Pearson. Business class is a 2-2 cabin with real legroom and a dedicated meal service. On a 90-minute flight, this is the best seat available. Air Canada also puts E175s and CRJ-900s on other frequencies with a smaller 1-2 business layout, so check the aircraft when booking.

Porter includes complimentary beer, wine, and snacks on every fare, including economy. The E195-E2 jets on the LaGuardia route have a modern cabin with good legroom. On a flight this short, Porter economy competes with domestic first class on American or Delta. The Dash 8 turboprops on the Newark to Billy Bishop route are older and louder, but the downtown landing offsets the cabin.

Both fly E175s and CRJ-900s with a small first class cabin in 1-2 configuration. Standard domestic recliners with a drink and a snack. Functional for the flight time but nothing that justifies a large premium over economy, especially on a route where Porter includes drinks for free.

Check route pages for cabin details per airline.Business class products vary significantly between carriers.

Explore LGA → YYZ

Connecting through New York from a domestic flight

Nonstop flights leave LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark for Toronto throughout the day. There is no routing advantage to connecting. A connection adds at least three hours to a 90-minute flight and introduces a missed-connection risk that makes no sense on a route with this many nonstop options.

Book LGA → YYZ. Same airport, no ground transport needed. 4 airlines, 295/wk.

Book JFK → YYZ. Same airport, no ground transport needed. 5 airlines, 110/wk.

Book EWR → YYZ. Same airport, no ground transport needed. 5 airlines, 139/wk.

Avoid cross-airport transfers. No direct transit links between most metro airports. Budget 4+ hours minimum if you must.

Check which New York airport your domestic flight arrives at, then book Toronto from that same airport.LGA arrivals → LGA–YYZ · EWR arrivals → EWR–YYZ

LGA → YYZ

Know Your Airports

New York & Toronto Airport Profiles

Each airport has a personality. Terminal quality, transit access, lounge scene, and crowd levels vary dramatically — sometimes more than the flight itself.

New York Metro

LaGuardia is the New York airport that does not pretend to be anything more than a domestic terminal. No international flights, no customs hall, no transatlantic gates competing for security lane capacity. The result is a faster, simpler airport experience than JFK or Newark for any flight that stays in the country. Eight miles from midtown Manhattan, it is also the closest major airport to the city center.

The rebuilt Terminal B replaced what was widely considered the worst major terminal in the country. The new building is bright and open, with real restaurants instead of the food court that used to define LaGuardia dining. Gates connect via an elevated pedestrian bridge with a clear sightline to the Manhattan skyline. Terminal C is equally compact. Neither terminal is large, and gate-to-gate walks stay under ten minutes.

Toronto Pairs

YYZ, YTZ

Airlines

Flights/Week

323

Newark Liberty has three terminals, and Terminal A opened as a full rebuild in 2023. The old Terminal A was demolished and replaced, and the difference is dramatic. Terminal C is United's hub, massive and busy, with most international flights departing from here. Terminal B handles most other carriers.

The AirTrain connects all three terminals and the NJ Transit / Amtrak rail station. Unlike JFK, the terminals are closer together and the AirTrain loop is faster. Security at Terminal C can back up during afternoon and evening international departures.

The airport sits in New Jersey, around 10 miles from Manhattan. That proximity is deceptive because the drive crosses the Hudson via the Newark Bay or Lincoln Tunnel, and both can be brutal during peak hours. NJ Transit from Penn Station is the more reliable option.

Toronto Pairs

YYZ, YTZ, YHM

Airlines

Flights/Week

230

JFK spreads across four active passenger terminals connected by the AirTrain, and walking between them is not an option. Terminal 1 is the old international building. Terminal 4 is the largest, handling most international carriers. Terminal 5 is the former TWA terminal, now JetBlue's home, with the mid-century curves still intact. Terminal 8 belongs to American and British Airways.

The terminal you depart from depends entirely on your airline. Security wait times vary between them. Terminal 4 tends to be the slowest during evening international departures. Terminal 8 has improved since the co-location of its two main carriers. The TWA Hotel sits adjacent to Terminal 5 if you need to sleep before an early departure or after a late arrival.

JFK feels enormous because it is. Budget extra time for the AirTrain if you are connecting between terminals or arriving by subway. The AirTrain loop takes 10 to 15 minutes end to end.

Toronto Pairs

YYZ

Airlines

Flights/Week

110

Toronto Metro

Two terminals connected by the LINK monorail. Terminal 1 is the larger of the two, with long concourses that can take 15 minutes to walk from security to the far gates. Terminal 3 is older and more compact, with shorter distances between check-in and the gate.

Security lines build early morning and late afternoon. NEXUS card holders have a dedicated lane that reliably saves 20 to 30 minutes during peak periods. Terminal 1 has more dining and retail past security. Terminal 3 is sparser but functional.

The airport sits 27 km northwest of downtown Toronto in Mississauga. Budget real time for the trip in or out of the city.

New York Pairs

LGA + EWR + JFK

Nonstop from New York

544/wk

Into Toronto

25 min

UP Express to Union Station

A single-terminal airport on the Toronto Islands, 10 minutes from the downtown waterfront. Passengers reach the terminal by a short ferry crossing or a pedestrian tunnel from the foot of Bathurst Street. The terminal is compact: check-in, security, and gates are all within a few minutes of each other.

The airport handles low volumes compared to larger Canadian airports. Security lines rarely exceed 10 minutes. The terminal has limited food options and a small passenger lounge area. Ground-level boarding is common, with walk-outs to the aircraft.

New York Pairs

EWR + LGA

Nonstop from New York

118/wk

Into Toronto

10 min

Walk to downtown

A small regional airport 70 km southwest of downtown Toronto, near the city of Hamilton. A single terminal handles all flights. Security lines are minimal. Facilities include basic food service and limited seating areas.

The airport is compact and easy to navigate but remote from the Toronto core. Ground connections to downtown Toronto require a car or regional bus service, adding well over an hour to any trip. Travelers heading to Hamilton or the Niagara region are better positioned to use it.

No high-frequency connections found. Check YHM routes for all options.

All Pairs

Full Comparison

Every airport combination ranked by schedule depth. LGA–YYZ carries 44% of weekly flights with the best on-time record. EWR–YYZ adds another 21%. The remaining 4 pairs share 35% between them.

Route	Airlines	Flights/Wk	Duration	OTP
LGA → YYZ	4	295	1h 40m	44%	Explore →
EWR → YYZ	2	139	1h 46m	77%	Explore →
JFK → YYZ	4	110	1h 56m	31%	Explore →
EWR → YTZ	1	90	1h 35m	77%	Explore →
LGA → YTZ	1	28	1h 41m	44%	Explore →
EWR → YHM	1	1	2h 07m	77%	Explore →

Coverage Matrix

Which Airlines Fly Which Pairs

Air Canada and Delta Air Lines and Porter Airlines serve both LGA and EWR to YYZ — airport flexibility on the New York side.

Not all planes are the same size. The aircraft type below each checkmark tells you whether you are getting a widebody (777, 787, A350) with wider seats and a quieter ride, or a narrowbody (737, A321) with a single aisle. On flights over five hours, the difference is significant.

LGA–YYZ

EWR–YYZ

JFK–YYZ

EWR–YTZ

American Airlines

✓
E170, E175

—

✓
E175

—

Air Canada

✓
A220-300, A320

✓
A320, 737 MAX 8

✓
E175

—

Cathay Pacific

—

✓
74N

—

Delta Air Lines

✓
CRJ-900

✓

✓
CRJ-900

—

Porter Airlines

✓
295, E295

✓

—

✓
Dash 8, DH8D

United Airlines

—

✓
E175

—

Turkish Airlines (codeshare)

—

✓
74Y

—

WestJet (codeshare)

—

✓
7F8

—

Quick Reference

Route Facts

Total Nonstops

663/wk

Across 6 pairs

Airlines

4 on LGA–YYZ

Fastest Pair

1h 40m

LGA → YYZ

Distance

356 mi

573 km

New York

3 airports

LGA, JFK, EWR

Toronto

3 airports

YYZ, YTZ, YHM

Best OTP

77%

EWR → YYZ

LGA → YYZ EWR → YYZ JFK → YYZ LGA Routes JFK Routes LGA Delays JFK Delays

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New York to Toronto flights.

Billy Bishop is 10 minutes from the financial district on foot. Porter flies it from Newark several times daily. Pearson is 27 km from downtown but offers far more carriers and schedule options from all three New York airports. If your destination is downtown and your schedule is set, Billy Bishop saves at least 20 minutes of ground transport. If you need flexibility or are connecting onward, Pearson is the better choice.

The Union Pearson Express runs to Union Station in 25 minutes. It runs frequently and avoids road traffic entirely. Taxis and rideshares take 30 to 50 minutes on a clear day. During rush hours on the 401, a cab can take over an hour. Take the UP Express unless you have a reason not to.

Toronto and New York share a time zone. A flight takes about 90 minutes gate to gate. Target a departure no later than 6:30am to allow time for Canadian customs and ground transport. LaGuardia and Newark both have early morning options. If flying into Pearson, add 25 minutes for the UP Express. If flying Porter to Billy Bishop, the walk from the terminal to Bay Street takes about 10 minutes.

Pick the airline that matches your frequent flyer program. The cabin difference between carriers on a flight this short is minimal. Air Canada earns Aeroplan and Star Alliance credit, compatible with United. American and Delta earn in their own programs. Porter includes complimentary drinks and snacks on every fare, which on a short flight closes the gap with domestic first class.

Yes. A valid passport or NEXUS card is required. This is an international flight to Canada. US citizens, permanent residents, and Canadian citizens all need a travel document. A NEXUS card speeds entry at Canadian customs and lets you use dedicated lanes. For frequent travelers on this route, NEXUS saves 15 to 20 minutes per crossing.

The drive is around 8 hours before border wait times, closer to 10 with a crossing at peak times. Flying takes 90 minutes in the air. Even with airport overhead, the total trip is under four hours. Driving makes sense if you are bringing equipment or traveling with a large group. For a business trip, flying saves half a day in each direction.

New York to Toronto Flights

6 nonstop airport pairs, 8 nonstop airlines, 663 nonstop flights/week.

LGA → YYZ: 295/wk, 4 airlines

EWR → YYZ: 139/wk, 5 airlines

JFK → YYZ: 110/wk, 5 airlines

EWR → YTZ: 90/wk, 1 airlines

LGA → YTZ: 28/wk, 1 airlines

EWR → YHM: 1/wk, 1 airlines