Toronto to Gander (YYZ–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC1170
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:15 AM
EDT TT1
1:40 PM
NDT
2h 55m
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AC1171
AC Air Canada
B38M
2:45 PM
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4:34 PM
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3h 19m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
YHZ Halifax 4h 46m ACAVBA → AC Halifax (YHZ) to Gander flights
YUL Montréal 4h 54m ACADASP → AC Montréal (YUL) to Gander flights
YYT St. John's 4h 55m ACAVAZ → PB St. John's (YYT) to Gander flights
KEF Reykjavík ~11h 2m ACFI → Y4 Reykjavík (KEF) to Gander flights
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Toronto to Gander
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,244 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1.5h ahead

YYZ–YQX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,244 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYZ Routes YQX Routes YYZ Live Flights YQX Live Flights YYZ Delays
All flights from Gander (YQX) Gander to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–YQX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 7M8 2h55 100% Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 1 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: EY (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to YQX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YHZ ~4h 46m YUL ~4h 54m YYT ~4h 55m KEF ~11h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → YQX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YQX → YYZ
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 7.5:00 PM in Gander.
Distance & Flight Time
1,244 mi / 2,001 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Getting to YYZ

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.

Facts

YYZ–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Gander route.
Route details
Distance1,244 mi / 2,001 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to YQX flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Gander International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,244 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYZ to YQX: Air Canada and Etihad Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Halifax / Stanfield, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and St. John's.
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Toronto.
Yes, return flights from YQX to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YYZ to YQX

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Gander International Airport (YQX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYZ to YQX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to YQX is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,244 miles (2,001 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Halifax / Stanfield, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and St. John's. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.