Halifax to Toronto (YHZ–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YHZ–YYZ is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 801 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 60 | 223, 319, 321, B38M, BCS3 | 2h24-3h19 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 35 | 319, 321, B38M | 2h29-2h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 28 | 7M8, B38M, BCS3 | 2h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 21 | 7M8 | 2h25-2h40 | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 21 | 295, E295 | 2h23-2h35 | – | – | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 321 | 2h40-2h46 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 73H | 2h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 73H | 2h39 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | B38M | 2h32 | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 1 | – | 2h03 | – | – | |
| MAL MAL | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Halifax
| Metric | YHZ→YYZ | YYG→YYZ | YQM→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YHZ | – | 99 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 202 | 25 | 31 |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 2h 29m | 2h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YHZ: ADT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 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.
YHZ–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YHZ to YYZ
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flair Airlines, HTT, MAL, Porter Airlines Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. With 202 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YHZ to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YHZ to YYZ ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,288 km). There are approximately 202 weekly flights outbound and 185 return, totaling 387 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YMX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottetown (YYG), Moncton (YQM) and Saint John (YSJ).