Saint John to Toronto (YSJ–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YSJ–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 686 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: EK | 26 | 320, B38M | 1h59-2h07 | – | Star Alliance | EK |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B38M | 1h59 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 2 | B38M | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Saint John
| Metric | YSJ→YYZ | YFC→YYZ | YQM→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YSJ | – | 49 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 21 | 58 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 57m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
YSJ: ADT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Saint John, 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.
YSJ–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YSJ to YYZ
Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and Flair Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YSJ to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YSJ to YYZ is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 686 miles (1,103 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan and Halifax / Stanfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fredericton (YFC), Moncton (YQM) and Halifax (YHZ).