Traveling from Toronto to Victoria: what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Toronto to Victoria. Explore the options for taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), two of the city's main airports.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) are the major arrival points in Victoria.
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Victoria flight is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, making Victoria four hours behind Toronto.
With 25 flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Toronto to Victoria with Air Canada at 08:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from YYZ to YYJ is with Air Canada at 20:20.
To ensure you get on your Toronto to Victoria flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Victoria
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can get a direct flight from Toronto to Victoria jetting off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Begin your journey at YYZ and come in for landing at Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Top airlines that offer direct Toronto to Victoria plane tickets departing from YYZ include:
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Victoria, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
63.97% of flights taking off from Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the center of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometers or so.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Victoria, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 80 kilometers from central Toronto. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near 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 Victoria flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometers from the center of Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Once your flight from Toronto to Victoria has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city center in about 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is approximately 0.64 kilometers from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Victoria. July is the most popular month for a trip to Victoria. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Toronto to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Victoria right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Victoria travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometers to the north, its top attractions include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometers north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without experiencing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.