Traveling from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
The average length of a direct flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
New York (where John F. Kennedy International Airport is located) and Toronto share the UTC-4 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), with 158 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to JFK is the 06:00 Delta option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:50 with Air Canada.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to JFK. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can take a direct flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport departing YYZ include:
YYZ is about 27 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) operates direct flights from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When leaving from YTZ, you'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Toronto to JFK. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
Break up your flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and JFK include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to JFK:
About John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometers from the center of New York. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 48 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport from AED 315 or travel return from just AED 433. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Toronto to JFK.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for New York. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Toronto to JFK during then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -6ºC and 8ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in New York right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
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