Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, making Toronto four hours behind London.
You can choose from 56 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. Air Canada operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
To ensure you catch your LHR to YYZ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Toronto (and perhaps some other great corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport offered by this airline.
Air Canada has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to YYZ flights. A dependable 82.32% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and YYZ include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
At the moment, $540 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $707. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to YYZ.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to YYZ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Book a hotel close to YYZ if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and find adventure across Toronto and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Toronto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to explore Toronto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to YYZ in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to tick off its popular sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among the biggest draws.