Cheap flights from Birmingham to Toronto Pearson from £298
Updated 2026-08-24
5582 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 23m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham serves the Midlands and is the UK's seventh-busiest airport, with strong Ryanair and Jet2 short-haul leisure networks plus full-service connections via KLM, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus to global hubs. Emirates, Qatar and Air India operate the long-haul slots. The terminal connects to Birmingham International station — eight minutes by train to Birmingham New Street — which makes it one of the better-connected UK airports for rail passengers.
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto Pearson is 22 km northwest of downtown Toronto, with the UP Express reaching Union Station in 25 minutes for CA$12.35. Air Canada is the dominant carrier; BA, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet and Air Transat add capacity. Toronto fares peak around Caribana (early August) and the Toronto International Film Festival (early September); spring and late autumn are the cheapest.
Who flies BHX to YYZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 23m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 7h 23m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 7h 23m | Economy |
| Air India | AI | 7h 23m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Birmingham to Toronto FAQs
Direct flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take approximately 7h 23m for the 5582 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
4 carriers operate direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ): Emirates, Qatar Airways, TUI Airways and Air India. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Emirates typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Canada (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada before booking.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the primary international airport for Toronto. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £358 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £310, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £298. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.