New York to Toronto (LGA–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGA–YYZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 356 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: UA | 102 | 223, 320, BCS3, CR9, E75, E75S | 1h33-2h05 | Star Alliance | UA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 41 | CR9 | 1h48-1h54 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| AA American Airlines | 34 | E70, E75S | 1h49-2h | Oneworld | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 20 | 295, E295 | 1h40 | – | TS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from New York
| Metric | LGA→YYZ | JFK→YYZ | TEB→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| Weekly flights | 280 | 193 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 33m | 1h 41m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: 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.
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.
LGA–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
LaGuardia to Toronto: The New York-Canada Business Bridge
LGA-YYZ is one of the busiest US-Canada transborder routes. Air Canada, American, and United combine for 9 to 12 daily nonstops. Block time is about 1 hour 30 minutes for the 365-mile sector. Air Canada uses A220 equipment on some frequencies, while US carriers deploy E175 and CRJ-900 regional jets. The route carries heavy financial and professional services traffic between New York and Toronto, the two largest cities in their respective countries. LaGuardia is the preferred New York airport for Manhattan-based travelers because of its proximity compared to JFK or EWR.
Border Processing and Alternatives
This is a transborder route requiring passport or NEXUS documentation. Flying LGA to YYZ, you clear Canadian immigration on arrival at Pearson. Returning YYZ to LGA, US preclearance at Toronto lets you arrive at LGA as a domestic passenger. The preclearance facility at YYZ is well-established. NEXUS holders benefit significantly on this route with expedited processing in both directions. JFK and Newark also serve YYZ with additional frequencies on different carriers, so the total New York area to Toronto market has 20-plus daily nonstops. Porter Airlines serves the route from Newark to Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport (YTZ), putting passengers closer to downtown Toronto. LGA-YYZ remains the highest-frequency pairing for Manhattan travelers.