Winnipeg to Toronto (YWG–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.
YWG–YYZ is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 935 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV, CX, EK, EY, LH, LO, MS, OS, OZ, SN, TP, UA | 49 | 320, 321, B38M | 2h25-2h34 | Star Alliance | AV, CX, EK, EY, LH, LO, MS, OS, OZ, SN, TP, UA | |
| WS WestJet Also: AF, AM, CX, DE, DL, EK, HU, KE, KL, LA, MU, S4, SK, TS | 38 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h30-2h39 | – | AF, AM, CX, DE, DL, EK, HU, KE, KL, LA, MU, S4, SK, TS | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: BA, TS | 20 | 295 | 2h25 | – | BA, TS | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 17 | 7M8, B38M | 2h30 | – | – | |
| MAL MAL | 2 | 752 | 1h54 | – | – | |
| MO Calm Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| PAG PAG | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| CRN CRN | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Winnipeg
| Metric | YWG→YYZ | YBR→YYZ | YQK→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YWG | – | 121 mi | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 460 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 4h 11m | 1h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YWG: CDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 7:00 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.
YWG–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YWG to YYZ
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines and Calm Air. With 460 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YWG to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YWG to YYZ is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,504 km). There are approximately 460 weekly flights outbound and 363 return, totaling 823 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thunder Bay, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brandon (YBR) and Kenora (YQK).