Toronto to New York (YYZ–JFK) — 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.
YYZ–JFK is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, KLM and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 366 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KQ, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 21 | CR9 | 1h30-2h05 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KQ, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| KL KLM | 7 | CR9 | 2h04 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| MB MNG Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, PD, QF, QR, RJ | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | BA, IB, PD, QF, QR, RJ | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→JFK | YHM→JFK | BUF→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 38 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 3 | 27 |
| Weekly flights | 125 | 1 | 332 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 1m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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 to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
YYZ–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to JFK
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, KLM, Flair Airlines, MNG Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, China Airlines and Copa Airlines. With 125 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYZ to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to JFK is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (588 km). There are approximately 125 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 230 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Boston Logan and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM) and Buffalo (BUF).