Cardiff to Toronto (CWL–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CWL–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 3,435 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 4 | B38M | 8h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Cardiff
| Metric | CWL→YYZ | LHR→YYZ | LTN→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWL | – | 124 mi | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 196 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 10m | 6h 51m | 6h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CWL: BST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, it's 1:00 PM in Toronto.
British passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7 (about $5), is processed in minutes (most approved instantly), and is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Apply at canada.ca/eta. Each entry allows stays of up to 6 months. If arriving by land or sea from the US, no eTA is required.
Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds, and ties to the UK. The 6-month stay limit is per entry, and there is no hard annual cap, but frequent extended stays will draw scrutiny. For longer stays, apply for a visitor record extension inside Canada (CAD 100) before the 6 months expire.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Toronto run about 7 hours 40 minutes, to Vancouver about 9 hours 20 minutes. Air Canada, British Airways, and WestJet operate nonstop service. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), trading at roughly 1.36 CAD per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Canada uses the metric system but road speeds are in km/h. A UK driving license is valid for short-term visits in all provinces.
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.
CWL–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CWL to YYZ
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CWL to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CWL to YYZ is about 8 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,435 miles (5,527 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Faro - Gago Coutinho. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR) and Luton, Luton (LTN).