London Heathrow to Toronto Pearson
5707 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 32m with 10 airlines operating direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £366 return), with peak prices in August (around £907). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK's main long-haul hub and the airport where full-service carriers concentrate their schedule rather than chase price. Expect five terminals, fast Tube and Elizabeth Line links into central London, and a route map that skews toward business-traveller frequency: more daily slots, fewer fare wars. Short-haul fares from Heathrow tend to run a little higher than Gatwick or Stansted on the same corridor — the trade-off is a wider choice of airline and a more reliable timetable.
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 LHR to YYZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 32m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 7h 32m | Economy |
| United | UA | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Delta | DL | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Air Canada | AC | 7h 32m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 7h 32m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LHR→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 Heathrow (LHR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take approximately 7h 32m for the 5707 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 £279. 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.
10 carriers operate direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United, Delta and 5 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.