New York to Toronto (JFK–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
JFK–YYZ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 366 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KQ, LY, SK, VS, WS | 21 | CR9 | 2h-2h10 | SkyTeam | AM, KQ, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 9 | 748, 74N | 1h24-1h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, PD, QF, QR, RJ | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | BA, IB, PD, QF, QR, RJ | |
| AC Air Canada | 3 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | 74Y | 2h05 | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 5 | 9 | 29 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 294 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 56m | 1h 29m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 20% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, Air Canada and Turkish Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to YYZ is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (588 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 235 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Boston Logan and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).