Washington to Toronto (DCA–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 359 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 28 | CR9, E75S | 1h24-1h37 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | CR7, CR9 | 1h42-1h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | CR9 | 1h43 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Washington
| Metric | DCA→YYZ | IAD→YYZ | BWI→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 91 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 0h 50m | 1h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 36% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, 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.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
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.
DCA–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to YYZ
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 359 miles (578 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).