Kingston to Toronto (YGK–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YGK–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 8 | BUS | 2h50-3h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Kingston
| Metric | YGK→YYZ | SYR→YYZ | YOW→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YGK | – | 81 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 | 211 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 1h 36m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
YGK: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kingston, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
YGK–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YGK to YYZ
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YGK to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YGK to YYZ ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (250 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YMO. Nearby alternative airports include Syracuse (SYR), Ottawa (YOW) and Rochester (ROC).