Windsor to Toronto (YQG–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YQG–YYZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and HTT lead the route. The flight covers 194 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 21 | DH4 | 1h03-1h05 | Star Alliance | – | |
| HTT HTT | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Windsor
| Metric | YQG→YYZ | DTW→YYZ | CLE→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YQG | – | 21 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 81 | 16 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 1h 10m | 0h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YQG: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Windsor, 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.
YQG–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YQG to YYZ
Windsor International Airport (YQG) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and HTT. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YQG to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YQG to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 194 miles (312 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE) and London (YXU).