Charlotte to Toronto (CLT–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–YYZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 589 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 184 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 49 | 319, CR9 | 1h58-2h16 | Oneworld | PD | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | CR9 | 2h | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→YYZ | GSP→YYZ | GSO→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 1h 31m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
CLT–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to YYZ
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Air Canada. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 589 miles (948 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
184 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).