Travelling from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to YYZ.
Flying during a popular month such as December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to YYZ that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and YYZ include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to YYZ flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and explore beyond Toronto's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Central Toronto is around 27 kilometres from Toronto Pearson International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
At the moment, $1,193 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,796. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to YYZ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to YYZ.
Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). July is when most people visit Toronto. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in November.
Before locking in your Melbourne to YYZ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Toronto Pearson International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are must-do's during your Toronto adventure.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Toronto. Around 153 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, head for Kingston, about 257 kilometres east of Toronto. Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary are the start of reasons to visit.