New Delhi to Toronto (DEL–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–YYZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 7,233 miles in approximately 16h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 77L | 16h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 789 | 17h11 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 8.5:00 AM in Toronto.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Canada. The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for tourism costs CAD 100 (about INR 6,100) per person, applied online at ircc.canada.ca or through a Visa Application Centre (VFS Global in India). Processing times vary widely, from 20 to 80 days depending on the office and season. Biometrics are required (CAD 85 per person, valid for 10 years) and must be given at a VFS Global centre after submitting the application. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa for Indian nationals.
Required documents include a passport valid for the duration of stay (Canada does not enforce a 6-month rule but recommends it), two passport photos (50x70mm), completed IMM 5257 form, proof of funds (bank statements for 4 to 6 months showing roughly CAD 1,000 per week of stay), travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, employment letter, property records or other ties to India, and purpose of travel statement. Family or friends in Canada can provide an invitation letter but it does not guarantee approval. Refusals are common; strong financial and employment ties to India matter.
Direct flights from Delhi to Toronto run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India and Air Canada. Delhi to Vancouver is about 12 hours. Mumbai to Toronto connections through London, Dubai, or Frankfurt run 16 to 20 hours. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). No mandatory vaccinations, but a medical exam may be required if you visited certain countries in the past year. Arrivals complete a customs declaration through the ArriveCAN app or paper form. Canada has strict food import rules, with fines up to CAD 1,300 for undeclared items.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
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.
DEL–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to YYZ
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air India. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DEL to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to YYZ is about 16 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,233 miles (11,640 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, İstanbul and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.