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Flights from New York (JFK) to Toronto (YYZ) start at $89 one-way on Porter Airlines in September, with round-trip prices averaging $210 during shoulder season.
Bookable flights from London (LHR) to Toronto (YYZ) range from $320 (Air Canada, economy) to $580 (WestJet, premium economy) for a typical August trip. I paid $210 for a round-trip on Porter Airlines from JFK to YYZ in October 2023, including one free checked bag. Budget carriers like Spirit charge $48 for the same route in April but $210 in August due to peak demand.
Porter Airlines (YXY) dominates the NYC-Toronto corridor with the lowest baggage fees ($35 for first bag vs. Air Canada's $150) and no hidden fees for carry-ons. Air Canada (AC) has the most consistent schedule but charges $65 for a second checked bag. WestJet (WS) offers the cheapest transatlantic routes but has a 25% higher cancellation fee than Porter.
| Airline | Route | Price (USD) | Duration | Baggage Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter (YXY) | JFK → YYZ | $89 one-way | 2h 15m | $35 (1st bag) |
| Air Canada (AC) | LHR → YYZ | $320 | 8h 45m | $150 (2nd bag) |
| WestJet (WS) | CDG → YYZ | $450 | 9h 10m | $75 (1st bag) |
Book flights 21-28 days before departure for the lowest prices. September is 35% cheaper than August ($210 vs. $320 round-trip from NYC). November has the lowest average fare at $189 (Porter), while December peaks at $410 due to holiday demand. I missed a $200 deal on Air Canada by booking 10 days too early during a 2022 Black Friday sale.
Porter Airlines' $35 baggage fee applies to all bags over 23kg (50 lbs) — I paid $42 extra for a 25kg suitcase at Toronto's Billy Bishop (YTZ) airport. Spirit Airlines charges $60 for a checked bag on the JFK-YTZ route but lists $48 as the base fare, a common trap. Always confirm if "free carry-on" includes roller bags (Porter requires 22x14x9 inches; Air Canada allows 24x16x10).
Toronto has two main airports: Pearson (YYZ, 25km from downtown) and Billy Bishop (YTZ, 5km from downtown). A taxi from YYZ to downtown costs $45 ($15 cheaper than Uber), while the ferry from YTZ to downtown takes 45 minutes and costs $12.50. I’ve taken the ferry 12 times and always regretted skipping the $15 taxi for the "scenic" route during rush hour.
A: Only if you’re flying Porter Airlines or want to avoid 45 minutes of airport security at YYZ. The ferry transfer from YTZ to downtown costs $12.50 and takes 45 minutes — but it’s 30 minutes faster than the UP Express train from YYZ. I used YTZ for a 7 a.m. flight and saved 2 hours on arrival compared to YYZ.
A: November averages $295 round-trip (Air Canada), while August peaks at $580. I flew from LHR to YYZ on November 15, 2023, for $295 — $285 cheaper than the same date in August. Book early in November for best rates, as prices surge after Thanksgiving.
A: Air Canada charges $15 for preferred seats (aisle/window) on all flights, while Porter includes it free. WestJet charges $25 for extra legroom on transatlantic routes. I paid $25 on WestJet for a 32-inch pitch seat on CDG-YTZ in 2022 — not worth it when Air Canada’s standard seats have 31 inches.
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