Toronto to Phoenix (YYZ–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYZ–PHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,872 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 131 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 11 | 320, 321 | 4h45-5h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | E295 | 5h02 | – | TS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→PHX | BUF→PHX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
YYZ–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to PHX
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YYZ to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to PHX ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,872 miles (3,013 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buffalo (BUF).