Traveling from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) taking off from either of these.
The timezone in Whistler is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Toronto. Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is located in Whistler.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Toronto to YWS.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometers from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YWS flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 105 kilometers from central Toronto. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
Consider booking a hotel close to YWS if you have a late flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Getting from Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) to central Whistler
Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is about 3 kilometers from central Whistler. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is $291. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $470. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to YWS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS). July is the busiest month to visit Whistler. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Before locking in your Toronto to YWS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Whistler, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Whistler
Start your Whistler trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Peak 2 peak Gondola, Whistler Peak to peak Gondola and Fairmont Chateau Whistler Park are essential stops on your Whistler itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Whistler has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 113 kilometers south of Whistler, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Victoria, about 193 kilometers south of Whistler. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour are key highlights.
