Travelling from Toronto to Victoria: what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Toronto to Victoria. Explore your options for leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Toronto Island Airport (YTZ), two of the city's main airports.
When it comes to arriving in Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is a major hub. Another is Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Toronto to Victoria flight.
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Toronto.
The most popular route for flights from Toronto to Victoria is from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). There are 24 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from YYZ to YYJ is the 08:05 Air Canada service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 20:20 with Air Canada.
Give yourself enough time to make your Toronto to Victoria flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Victoria
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The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Victoria is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set off from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Victoria. From YYZ, you can fly straight to Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Toronto to Victoria plane tickets out of YYZ. Book your journey with one of these:
Located around 21 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Victoria or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Toronto Island Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Victoria:
Toronto Island Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
The journey to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
No need to rush or worry about public transport schedules — staying at a hotel close to John C. Munro Hamilton Airport makes departure day a breeze. Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on and Homestead House Bed & Breakfast are fantastic options, especially if you're catching an early Toronto to Victoria flight.
Flights that depart from YHM arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 68% of the time.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is approximately 0.64 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. Explore your options for heading into town after your flight from Toronto to Victoria has landed.
After your flight from Toronto to Victoria, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to YWH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
March is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Victoria, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Victoria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Toronto to Victoria tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Victoria around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Victoria, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are attractions you won't want to skip in Victoria.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Victoria, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to check off its must-visit sights. From Stanley Park Seawall to Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres northeast of Victoria. Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre are key highlights.