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What should you know about Toronto to New York flights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toronto to New York is one of the busiest international air routes in North America. The flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes<\/strong>, one-way economy fares typically run C$120\u2013250<\/strong>, and several airlines operate frequent daily departures. Booking 4\u20138 weeks ahead and flying mid-week gives the best prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long is the flight from Toronto to New York?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-stop flights from Toronto to New York take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes in the air. With airport time included, plan for a half-day journey door to door. It is a short hop, which is why frequency is high and fares stay competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which airlines fly Toronto to New York?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet are the main Canadian carriers on the route, while US airlines \u2014 United, Delta and American \u2014 add further capacity. Porter is known for a comfortable economy experience, while Air Canada offers the most departures across New York\u2019s three airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which airports does the route use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toronto flights depart from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or, on Porter, the downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). In New York you can land at three airports \u2014 choose by your final destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York airport<\/th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
LaGuardia (LGA)<\/td>Closest to Manhattan<\/td><\/tr>
John F. Kennedy (JFK)<\/td>Connections and wider airline choice<\/td><\/tr>
Newark (EWR)<\/td>Northern New Jersey and west Manhattan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How much do Toronto to New York flights cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One-way economy fares usually fall between C$120 and C$250, with budget fares occasionally lower on quiet dates. As with most cross-border routes<\/a>, fares are lowest 4\u20138 weeks before departure, and mid-week flights beat weekend prices. See our guide to the best time to book Canada-to-US flights<\/a> for month-by-month timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is the cheapest time to fly Toronto to New York?<\/h2>\n

Toronto–New York is a dense, competitive, business-driven route, so day and time matter more than the calendar. The weekday commuter peaks in the morning and late afternoon are the priciest; midday and weekend flights are cheaper. Fares firm up around the December holidays and major events, but the sheer frequency keeps prices flexible, so two to three weeks’ notice is often fine. If you’re chasing the lowest fare, mid-week travel and a willingness to use any of New York’s three airports open up the most options.<\/p>\n

Tips for finding a cheaper Toronto to New York fare<\/h2>\n

Air Canada, Porter and US carriers all serve the route, flying into LaGuardia (LGA), Newark (EWR) or JFK — each with different travel times into Manhattan, so factor ground transport into your choice. Porter from Billy Bishop (YTZ) is a downtown-to-close-in option many travellers prefer. Toronto Pearson offers US pre-clearance; Billy Bishop does not, so build in US customs time on arrival if you fly Porter. The flight is only around ninety minutes, so a cheap off-peak nonstop almost always beats a connection.<\/p>\n

Book your Toronto to New York flight with Metairfare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metairfare compares fares across every airline and all three New York airports so you get the best value for your trip. Explore more routes in our Canada-to-USA flights guide<\/a>, or contact Metairfare<\/a> to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete guide:<\/strong> For the full picture on this topic, explore our Canada to US flights guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
How long is the Toronto to New York flight?<\/summary>

The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes in the air.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n

Which airlines fly from Toronto to New York?<\/summary>

Air Canada, Porter and WestJet are the main Canadian carriers, with United, Delta and American adding US capacity.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n

Which New York airport should I choose?<\/summary>

LaGuardia is closest to Manhattan, JFK offers the widest airline choice and onward connections, and Newark suits northern New Jersey and west Manhattan.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n

How much does a Toronto to New York flight cost?<\/summary>

One-way economy fares typically range from C$120 to C$250, lowest when booked 4 to 8 weeks ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n