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Cheap Flights from New York to Toronto

Toronto, Canada · 365 miles · nonstop from JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR)

1h 45m nonstop From $132 365 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Dec 26 · prices update daily.

$132

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$260

Average fare

one-way

1h 45m

Nonstop time

365 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$248

What cheap flights to Toronto actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Toronto range from about $248 in January to roughly $286 in September — a $38 swing, or about 14% around the $264 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are May, June, September, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of September and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Toronto

$248

Jan

$255

Feb

$255

Mar

$262

Apr

$286

May

$286

Jun

$262

Jul

$255

Aug

$286

Sep

$262

Oct

$255

Nov

$255

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $260 historical average and its peak-demand months (May, Jun, Sep), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Toronto, Canada

Toronto is Canada's cosmopolitan hub of diverse neighborhoods, lakefront views, and a skyline crowned by the CN Tower. Its quick flight makes it an easy international weekend from NYC.

Toronto is barely a flight at all from a jet-lag standpoint, with nonstops from New York running under two hours to Pearson from both JFK and Newark. Air Canada, Delta, United, Porter and WestJet all operate the corridor frequently, so there's rarely a reason to accept a connection. Fares tend to be lowest in May, June and September, outside peak summer and holiday travel. Canada shares Eastern Time with New York, so there's no adjustment needed, though US travelers should carry a valid passport. With such heavy service from both airports, a quick JFK-versus-EWR comparison often turns up cheaper seats.

Top things to do in Toronto:

•CN Tower & Harbourfront
•Distillery District
•Niagara Falls day trip

Which NYC airport for Toronto?

At 365 miles, Toronto sits inside LaGuardia's 1,500-mile perimeter rule, so all three NYC-area airports can serve it nonstop. That gives you three separate fare markets to compare — JFK, LaGuardia and Newark rarely price the same route identically on the same day.

JFK guide LGA guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to Toronto

1Book roughly 2-4 weeks ahead — that is the window that fits a 365-mile shuttle hop like Toronto, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Compare all three of JFK, LaGuardia and Newark — this route is short enough that all three fly it, and same-day fares between them commonly differ by $40-70.
3Target January (modelled around $248) and avoid September (around $286) if your dates can move.
4At 1h 45m this is a short sector — the first departure of the morning is both the cheapest bank and the least likely to be delayed by knock-on congestion.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in Toronto?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in Toronto from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Planning what to do in Toronto?

The popular museums, tours, and attractions often sell out on peak days — it's worth booking skip-the-line tickets before you go so your trip isn't spent waiting in queues.

Find things to do

Staying connected in Toronto?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

FAQ: flights from NYC to Toronto

One-way fares to Toronto average about $260, with the cheapest tickets landing near $177 and round trips typically running $520-$650. Across the year our modelled fares move between $248 in January and $286 in September, averaging $264. That makes Toronto the 1st cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 2-4 weeks ahead. Toronto is 365 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the September peak of $286 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $248 one-way. The most expensive is September at around $286. Peak season for this route is May, June, September, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 1h 45m covering 365 miles, and all three NYC airports can fly it. Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $260 one-way over 365 miles, Toronto works out to 71.2¢ per mile — a premium per mile compared with similar-length routes, cheaper per mile than 0% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 1st cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

Toronto is Canada's cosmopolitan hub of diverse neighborhoods, lakefront views, and a skyline crowned by the CN Tower. Its quick flight makes it an easy international weekend from NYC. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around CN Tower & Harbourfront, Distillery District, Niagara Falls day trip.