Birmingham to Toronto Pearson
5582 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 23m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £384 return), with peak prices in August (around £951). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
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.
Best time to fly BHX→YYZ
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £292. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
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.