New York to Toronto flights
about 64 flights a week across 13 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from New York to Toronto take?
Flight time from New York (LGA) to Toronto (YYZ) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from New York to Toronto?
Airline availability for LGA to YYZ changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from New York to Toronto?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LGA to YYZ varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Porter Airlines76
- United Airlines40
- Air Canada40
- Republic AirlinesNo data
- Air Canada JazzNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Canada | 6 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Canada Jazz | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Porter Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on LGA → YYZ
We observed 825 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 64.2 per week) across 13 airlines.
Departures cluster around 20:00–21:00 UTC, 15:00–16:00 UTC, 23:00–00:00 UTC, busiest on Wednesday and Tuesday.
On-time performance: 46.6% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 40.8 min, based on 251 timed flights).
In 2025, 1,053,539 passengers flew between LGA and YYZ (both directions) on 14,285 flights, led by AC. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Planning LGA → YYZ
LGA to YYZ is a short-haul route of 573 km (356 mi). See the return YYZ → LGA route.
Alternative airports near New York: New York (JRA) — 12 km, New York (JRB) — 14 km, New York (JFK) — 17 km.
Alternative airports near Toronto: Toronto (YZD) — 15 km, Toronto (YTZ) — 20 km, Toronto (YKZ) — 29 km.