Pittsburgh to Toronto (PIT–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PIT–YYZ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Lufthansa and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 222 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 122 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: UA | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | UA | |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Pittsburgh
| Metric | PIT→YYZ | CLE→YYZ | ERI→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PIT | – | 106 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 5m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PIT: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, 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.
PIT–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PIT to YYZ
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Lufthansa and WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PIT to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PIT to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 222 miles (358 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
122 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AGC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Erie (ERI).