Dulles to Toronto (IAD–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between IAD and YYZ, connecting options are available through 240 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→YYZ | DCA→YYZ | BWI→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 62 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 32m | 1h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to YYZ
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
IAD to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (556 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 118 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
240 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AGC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).