London to Toronto (LHR–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
LHR–YYZ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 3,547 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: A3, ET, LH, ME, MS, OS, OU, TG, UA, UL | 27 | 77L, 77W, 788 | 7h38-8h03 | – | Star Alliance | A3, ET, LH, ME, MS, OS, OU, TG, UA, UL |
| BA British Airways Also: AY, EI, IB | 21 | 788, 78X | 7h07-8h07 | – | Oneworld | AY, EI, IB |
| VS Virgin Atlantic Also: SV | 14 | 351 | 7h05-7h50 | – | SkyTeam | SV |
| BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from London
| Metric | LHR→YYZ | LGW→YYZ | LTN→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 211 | 22 | 1 |
| Flight time | 7h 50m | 8h | 7h 2m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Toronto.
British passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7 (about $5), is processed in minutes (most approved instantly), and is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Apply at canada.ca/eta. Each entry allows stays of up to 6 months. If arriving by land or sea from the US, no eTA is required.
Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds, and ties to the UK. The 6-month stay limit is per entry, and there is no hard annual cap, but frequent extended stays will draw scrutiny. For longer stays, apply for a visitor record extension inside Canada (CAD 100) before the 6 months expire.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Toronto run about 7 hours 40 minutes, to Vancouver about 9 hours 20 minutes. Air Canada, British Airways, and WestJet operate nonstop service. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), trading at roughly 1.36 CAD per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Canada uses the metric system but road speeds are in km/h. A UK driving license is valid for short-term visits in all provinces.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
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.
LHR–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to YYZ
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 211 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to YYZ is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,547 miles (5,707 km). There are approximately 211 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 392 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edinburgh, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).