Philadelphia to Toronto (PHL–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 347 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 167 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 46 | CR9, E145, E75, ER4 | 1h48-1h56 | Oneworld | PD | |
| AC Air Canada Also: OS, UA | 21 | CR9, E75S | 1h33 | Star Alliance | OS, UA | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→YYZ | TTN→YYZ | ACY→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 9m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, 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.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
PHL–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to YYZ
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 347 miles (558 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 247 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
167 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Lancaster (LNS).