London Gatwick to Toronto Pearson
5739 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 34m with 6 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £348 return), with peak prices in August (around £863). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
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 LGW to YYZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 34m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 34m | Economy |
| Norse Atlantic | N0 | 7h 34m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 34m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 7h 34m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 7h 34m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGW→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.
London to Toronto FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take approximately 7h 34m for the 5739 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 £265. 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.
6 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Norse Atlantic, Emirates, TUI Airways and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways 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.