Travelling from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) leaving from here.
Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to YYZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to YYZ leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to YYZ flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near YYZ:
Go where the road takes you with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and find adventure across Toronto and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Pearson International Airport flight.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, central Toronto is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
At the moment, 406 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.026 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to YYZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to Pearson International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to YYZ.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport (YYZ), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Toronto based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Melbourne to YYZ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Pearson International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Toronto should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include CN Tower, Skypod CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Toronto. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Around 257 kilometres east of Toronto, Kingston is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.
