Travelling from Paris to Toronto: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Toronto, there's a nice selection of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main options.
Toronto has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Touch down at Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average length of a direct Paris to Toronto flight is 8 hours 20 minutes.
Toronto is five hours behind Paris and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Toronto is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can select from 20 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to YYZ is the 12:05 Air Canada option. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 19:15 with Air France.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Paris to Toronto flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Toronto
To snag cheap Paris to Toronto flights, book your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
May is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Toronto. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Paris to Toronto flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Toronto. From CDG, you can land directly at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Top carriers that offer direct Paris to Toronto plane tickets from CDG include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Paris to Toronto flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Toronto or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
61.46% of flights that take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Toronto flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Toronto are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Toronto:
75.56% of flights leaving Paris Orly Airport meet their expected arrival time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Book a ticket from Paris to Toronto out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and Toronto include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Toronto flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Go where the road takes you 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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Paris to Toronto flight.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Toronto has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 40 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near YTZ. Settle in and get cosy after your Paris to Toronto flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, National or Avis and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at YTZ will help you save.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Paris to Toronto.
The journey will take roughly 4 hours 5 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near YKF after your Paris to Toronto flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
Start your journey without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable names here like Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Paris to Toronto is always smart. Along with more affordable prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at YKF.
Best time to go to Toronto
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Toronto, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Toronto based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Paris to Toronto tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Toronto in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Paris to Toronto, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Toronto itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Toronto. Around 499 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
