Cheap Flights to Toronto (YTO)

Top tips for cheap flights to Toronto

Canada’s most populous city is also one of its most multicultural. Toronto has been a flagship for enlightened progress ever since its foundation in 1787. Take advantage of the abundance of cheap flights to Toronto and, as your plane circles for landing at Pearson International Airport, join the generations of travellers that have been thrilled by its stunning setting on the sparkling shores of Lake Ontario. Add a wealth of museums and galleries, historic monuments, architectural landmarks, super-cool eateries and second-to-none shopping, and it’s easy to lose your heart to Toronto.

When’s the best time to fly to Toronto?

As an important global business centre and tourism hub, Toronto pulses with life year-round, so you’re unlikely to notice a big seasonal variation in terms of flight or accommodation rates. The best time to pick up cheap tickets to Toronto is during the winter when the city is relatively quieter, although prices jump around Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holidays. There’s plenty of competition out there, so shop around and book as early as possible and who knows what bargains you’ll uncover?

Where can I catch direct flights to Toronto from Ireland?

Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and Canadian carriers Air Transat and Air Canada all fly direct to Toronto from Dublin, with a typical flight time of around 7 hours 30 minutes. If you’re departing from Cork you’ll need to make a stop – Aer Lingus offers competitively priced connections via London with WestJet services or via Amsterdam with Jet Airways. One-stop services from Shannon include Aer Lingus and Air Canada via New York or Boston.

How do I get from Toronto airport to the city centre?

Situated less than 30 km northwest of downtown Toronto, Pearson Airport offers quick and easy public transport links to the city centre. The UP Express is a dedicated air-rail link that takes just 25 minutes to reach Toronto’s central Union Station. GO Bus offers direct routes from Terminal 1 to both downtown and the suburbs, while Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides an express bus and subway service from Terminals 1 and 3. Airport-licensed taxis offer flat-rate fares to destinations within the Greater Toronto Area.

Toronto plays a starring role

Toronto boasts a world-class performing arts scene, home to the National Ballet of Canada, Canadian Opera Company and Toronto Symphony Orchestra, along with a plethora of venues from glamorous drama theatres to alternative comedy clubs. It’s also a major player in the movie industry, hosting a prestigious annual international film festival. Many of Canada’s most important collections of art and artefacts are housed in its museums and galleries – if you only have time for one visit, make it the Royal Ontario Museum, worth it just for its stunning entrance designed by Daniel Libeskind, known as “The Crystal”. The CN Tower is another iconic Toronto landmark and major tourist attraction that held the record for the world’s tallest tower until 2010 – dare to take the challenge of the thrilling EdgeWalk, then recover your equilibrium in the 360 Restaurant. Learn about Canada’s national sport at the Hockey Hall of Fame or catch a Maple Leafs home game at the atmospheric Air Canada Centre arena.