Los Angeles to Toronto (LAX–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–YYZ is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 2,171 miles in approximately 4h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: NH, NZ, OS, SN, SQ | 44 | 320, 321, 763, 77L, 789, BCS3 | 4h20-4h47 | Star Alliance | NH, NZ, OS, SN, SQ | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | E295 | 4h45 | – | TS | |
| QF Qantas | 5 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 3 | 739 | 4h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 2 | 32B | 4h59 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→YYZ | BUR→YYZ | SNA→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 116 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 43m | 4h 10m | 3h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
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.
LAX–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to YYZ
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to YYZ is about 4 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,171 miles (3,494 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 141 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).