Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
✈️ Cheap flights to Canada
Compare fares to Canada from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Canada right now
🛬 Airports in Canada
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYZ | Toronto Pearson Intl | Toronto | Main |
| YHM | John C. Munro Hamilton Intl | Hamilton | Main |
| YQG | Windsor Intl | Windsor | Main |
| YOW | Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl | Ottawa | Main |
| YUL | Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl | Montréal | Main |
| YQB | Quebec Jean Lesage Intl | Quebec | Main |
| YHZ | Halifax / Stanfield Intl | Halifax | Main |
| YWG | Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson Intl | Winnipeg | Main |
| YYT | St. John's Intl | St. John's | Main |
| YXE | Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker Intl | Saskatoon | Main |
…and 127 more airports.
Major international airports include Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary, with direct flights from around the world. There are also many land crossings and rail and bus routes from the United States, and ferries and cruise ships on both coasts.
📅 Best time to fly to Canada
Best: June to September – warm weather, open hiking trails and long days across most of the country.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and late September to October – fewer crowds and stunning autumn colour in the east.
Avoid: No bad time – winter (December to March) is very cold in most regions but perfect for skiing, northern lights and winter festivals.
Weather by month in Ottawa
- -6°Jan⛅
- -5°Feb⛅
- 1°Mar⛅
- 11°Apr⛅
- 19°May⛅
- 24°Jun⛅
- 27°Jul⛅
- 25°Aug⛅
- 20°Sep⛅
- 13°Oct⛅
- 5°Nov⛅
- -3°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Canada
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Toronto | 5,707 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| New York → Toronto | 588 km | 1 h 25 min | |
| Los Angeles → Toronto | 3,494 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| Chicago → Toronto | 700 km | 1 h 30 min | |
| Miami → Toronto | 1,990 km | 3 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Toronto | 3,627 km | 5 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Toronto | 6,020 km | 7 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Toronto | 6,343 km | 8 h 20 min | |
| Dubai → Toronto | 11,081 km | 14 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Toronto | 11,639 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| Mumbai → Toronto | 12,493 km | 15 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Toronto | 14,993 km | 18 h 45 min* | |
| Sydney → Toronto | 15,554 km | 19 h 25 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Canada
- Banff National Park – Canada's first national park, with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and endless hiking and skiing.
- Vancouver – A cosmopolitan city framed by mountains and ocean, with Stanley Park and easy access to the outdoors.
- Quebec City – A UNESCO-listed walled city full of French charm, especially magical during the winter carnival.
- Toronto – Canada's largest city, buzzing with diverse food, galleries, sports and the CN Tower.
- Montreal – A bilingual city famous for festivals, bagels, smoked meat and a lively arts scene.
- Jasper National Park – Wilder and quieter than Banff, with glaciers, dark skies and abundant wildlife.
💡 Flight hacks
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Staying longer in fewer places cuts transport costs and unlocks weekly discounts on stays.
Flights to Canada: questions
What is the main airport in Canada?
The main international airport is Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) in Toronto. Other airports with scheduled flights include Hamilton (YHM), Windsor (YQG), Ottawa (YOW).
How long is the flight from London to Canada?
A nonstop flight from London to Toronto covers about 5,707 km and takes around 7 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Canada?
June to September – warm weather, open hiking trails and long days across most of the country.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Canada?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and late September to October – fewer crowds and stunning autumn colour in the east.
Do I need a visa to fly to Canada?
It depends on your passport. See our Canada visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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