Toronto to Newark (YYZ–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–EWR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 347 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 96 | 320, BCS3, CR9, E75, E75L, E75S, E7W | 1h26-1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 42 | 320, E75L, E7W | 1h35-1h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| N5 Skagway Air Service | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→EWR | YTZ→EWR | YHM→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 12 mi | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 139 | 90 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 25m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
YYZ–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Toronto to Newark: US Preclearance and United Hub Access
YYZ-EWR is the primary Toronto-to-New York route for United Airlines passengers. United runs 5 to 7 daily nonstops from its Newark hub. Air Canada adds 3 to 4 daily departures. Block time is 1 hour 30 to 45 minutes on the 354-mile transborder sector. Toronto Pearson offers US preclearance, so passengers clear CBP before boarding and arrive at Newark as domestic arrivals. This makes connections at EWR faster since there is no immigration queue on arrival. The route competes with YYZ-JFK (primarily Air Canada and Delta) and YYZ-LGA (Air Canada and American) for the broader Toronto-to-New York market.
Newark Hub Connectivity
Newark is United's third-largest hub after Houston and Denver. Passengers connecting from Toronto can reach United destinations across the US, Latin America, and transatlantic routes to Europe. Terminal C at EWR is United's primary facility, with a new Terminal A handling some domestic departures. Ground transport to Manhattan runs via AirTrain to NJ Transit at Newark Liberty station, reaching Penn Station in 30 to 40 minutes. The route operates year-round with consistent demand from business travelers, with the financial services corridor between Toronto's Bay Street and New York's Wall Street driving weekday premium cabin loads.