Travelling from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Philadelphia. Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. There are 46 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with American Airlines at 9:10pm. Go for the first PHL to YYZ departure with Air Canada at 6:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Philadelphia to YYZ. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Get to your destination in one go from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Direct flights from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) operate from here.
American Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport leaving from PHL.
The top choice among passengers flying between PHL and YYZ is American Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Air Canada.
PHL is about 18 kilometers from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
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When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
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76% of flights taking off from Trenton-Mercer Airport arrive according to schedule.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Toronto Pearson International Airport, central Toronto is around 27 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
P8,420 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Return flights start from P18,919. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to YYZ.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Toronto. July is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Philadelphia to YYZ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Toronto Pearson International Airport in February when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Toronto
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are essential stops on your Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometers southwest of Toronto, a visit to London will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Forks of the Thames River, Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Storybook Gardens.
Around 257 kilometers east of Toronto, Kingston is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.
