New York to Toronto (JFK–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–YYZ is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 366 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | CR9 | 1h49-2h07 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | E75L, E75S | 1h50-2h07 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 11 | 748, 74N | 1h45-2h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E75S | 1h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | E75L | 1h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 6 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | 74C | 1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from New York
| Metric | JFK→YYZ | LGA→YYZ | TEB→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 212 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 1m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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 AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
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.
JFK–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to YYZ
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (588 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
152 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).