Travelling from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Washington DC is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) heading out from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The average time for a direct Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. There are 41 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Air Canada at 8:40pm. Choose the first DCA to YYZ departure with Air Canada at 6:59am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to YYZ, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak months like April, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
You can find a direct flight from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
You can lock in a direct flight from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport with Air Canada. This well-known airline offers services from DCA.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Canada between DCA and YYZ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is American Airlines.
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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76% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) plane ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether departing from IAD makes the most sense for you.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to YYZ are offered by United Airlines.
United is the most frequently booked airline flying from IAD to YYZ.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Go with Air Canada. 80.51% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport land on schedule.
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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74% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BWI and YYZ include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from BWI land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77% of the time.
About Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
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Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Toronto Pearson International Airport, central Toronto is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Currently, ₹ 7,655 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 20,869. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to YYZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to visit Toronto. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Washington DC to YYZ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Toronto Pearson International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 1ºC.
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