Quebec to Toronto (YQB–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YQB–YYZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, avianca and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 455 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 58 | 223, 319, 321, B38M, E75S | 1h40-2h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 28 | 319, 321, E75S | 1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 18 | 223, 321, 7M8 | 1h40-1h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 319, 321 | 1h48 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Quebec
| Metric | YQB→YYZ | YHU→YYZ | YUL→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YQB | – | 131 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 118 | 1 | 336 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 10m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YQB: ADT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Quebec, 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.
YQB–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YQB to YYZ
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Cathay Pacific and GOL. With 118 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YQB to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YQB to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 455 miles (732 km). There are approximately 118 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 232 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YHU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YMX).