Seattle to Toronto (SEA–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,055 miles in approximately 4h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 223 | 4h43 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 73J | 4h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | 73J | 4h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→YYZ | BFI→YYZ | YYJ→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 1 | 46 |
| Flight time | 4h 31m | 4h 45m | 3h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: MDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 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.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via 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.
SEA–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to YYZ
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SEA to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to YYZ ranges from 4 hours 31 minutes to 4 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,055 miles (3,307 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FCA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Victoria (YYJ).