Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Toronto: what you need to know
Toronto is 14 hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located. Toronto runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CNS to Toronto flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your journey. When booking your plane ticket from CNS to Toronto, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Narita International Airport (NRT) is a top stop on this route.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Cairns, CNS can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Toronto? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CNS:
Of the flights that depart from Cairns Airport, 71.55% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Toronto
409 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Toronto flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 1.389 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from CNS to Toronto. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cairns Airport to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Explore without limits with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and discover more of Toronto and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from CNS to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. After your flight from Cairns Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take about 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near YTZ. Unwind and get cosy after your CNS to Toronto flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Hertz, National and Avis.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from YTZ one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Step off your flight from Cairns Airport to Toronto and head for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Toronto is around 105 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will take you there in about 4 hours 5 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, find a hotel close to YKF. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your CNS to Toronto flight:
Start your travels without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable names here like Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Cairns Airport to Toronto is always a good idea. As well as better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at YKF.
Best time to go to Toronto
Plan your trip to Toronto during peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Cairns Airport to Toronto during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Cairns Airport to Toronto plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to Toronto in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Cairns Airport to Toronto, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
Royal Ontario Museum and CN Tower are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Toronto itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among its highlights.