Flying from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Toronto: what you need to know
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5. The city is three hours ahead of Oakland, where San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your OAK to Toronto flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from OAK to Toronto with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
OAK is about 11 kilometers from central Oakland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near OAK:
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from OAK arrive at their destination without delay.
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Toronto
P13,573 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto flight. Return plane tickets start at P34,511. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from OAK to Toronto, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 27 kilometers. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Booking your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks before your flight from OAK to Toronto can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Central Toronto is around 3 kilometers from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 20 minutes or so.
Following your OAK to Toronto flight, unwind at a hotel close to YTZ. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto has arrived. Central Toronto is around 72 kilometers from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel near YHM. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your OAK to Toronto flight:
Rental agencies sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so book your ride from YHM in advance of your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto. July is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
Before locking in your San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OAK to Toronto in February when temperatures average between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Toronto, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Top CN Tower, CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Toronto. Around 499 kilometers away to the northeast, popular attractions include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Around 354 kilometers northeast of Toronto, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.