Flying from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base (YWS): what you need to know
Begin 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 (YWS) jetting off from either of these.
The timezone in Whistler is UTC-7, which is 3 hours behind Toronto. Green Lake Sea Plane Base is located in Whistler.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to YWS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the center of Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes to travel the 3 kilometers or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to YWS, kick back in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near YWS:
Getting from Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) to central Whistler
Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is approximately 3 kilometers from the center of Whistler. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 6 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 23 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is $261. The cheapest price for a return flight is $541. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Toronto to YWS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for cheap tickets from Toronto to YWS.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
April is the quietest time to travel to Whistler. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Whistler. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Toronto to YWS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 7ºC and 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport in December when temperatures average between -12ºC and 2ºC.
More about Whistler
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Whistler:
Whistler Blackcomb and peak 2 peak Gondola are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Whistler travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
Complete your Whistler trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Toronto to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Whistler and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.
