Cheap Flights from London to Toronto

How to Search for Cheap Flights London to Toronto

Looking for cheap flights London to Toronto? Here at Trip.com we help you plan the perfect trip for you.

How to buy cheap flights

Looking for cheap flights? Try searching for midweek flights London to Toronto to get the best deals. You can find even more options by varying your search terms, booking flights early or late in the day, or adding a stop.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

According to Trip.com's data, Aug is the most expensive month for flights London to Toronto, when a return ticket can cost over £700. If you’re looking for a good deal, however, you could try travelling during months such as Nov and Feb, when flights London to Toronto are available for around £180 one way.

About Airport

Airports Providing Direct Flights

You can catch direct flights London to Toronto depart from 2 airports in London: Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Travellers have a choice of 1 international airport in Toronto and 2 international airports nearby.

Airports in Toronto

There is 1 international airport in Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). If you want to visit Niagara Falls or Niagara wine country outside of Toronto, you can also fly to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) or John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).

How to get to airports in London?

Travellers have a choice of how to reach each airport from central London – by taxi or private transfer, or a train, Underground, or bus.

While there are many choices, some are faster and more cost-effective than others. If you a departing from Heathrow Airport, you can take the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 mins). If your flight to Toronto leaves from Gatwick Airport, the recommended route is to take the Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 mins).

How to get to downtown from airports in Toronto?

You can opt to travel from Toronto Pearson International Airport to central Toronto by UP Express (train), bus, or taxi.

Union Pearson Express (UP Express) runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in central Toronto in 25 minutes. Trains run every 30 mins, and the journey costs $12.35 CAD (children under 12 travel for free).

For bus travel, you can catch the TTC bus from Terminals 1 and 3. This bus will take you to Toronto city centre, as well as offering a convenient way to connect to the subway as it follows the subway route. A single fare will cost $3.25 CAD ($2.30 CAD if you are under 19 or over 65) and an average journey takes 40 mins.

A taxi will cost a fixed rate of $60 CAD, and will take roughly 30 mins, traffic dependent.

About Airline

Which airlines provide the route?

Many airlines provide direct flights London to Toronto. These include Air Transat, Westjet, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, American, and British Airways.

Fastest Direct Flight

The fastest direct flight is from London Gatwick Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, and it takes 7 hrs 35 mins. The longest direct flight is 8 hrs 5 mins.

Cheapest Flight

Looking for cheap flights London to Toronto? You may want to consider what time of year you’re flying as well as whether you are flying midweek or for a weekend trip. At Trip.com we find the cheapest one-way flights for you. In Aug the cheapest option is £337, in Sep it is £213, and finally in Oct you can find flights for just £194.

About Toronto

Known as the 6IX because of its 6 neighbourhoods, Toronto is a buzzing, cosmopolitan city with a huge range of activities and attractions. Families might like to take advantage of High Park Zoo and playgrounds, while couples and friends will love the rooftop bars, nightlife and fun events like paddle-in movies on the Humber River.

If you like your food, you’ve come to the right place – Toronto’s diverse population means that you can find incredible, authentic food from pretty much anywhere in the world, and the city is dotted with amazing markets and open-air restaurants.

Want to get out and explore? You’re in luck! Toronto is perfectly positioned for seeing more of Canada. Niagara Falls is a 2-hour drive or coach ride away while Algonquin Provincial Park is filled with bears, moose and beavers and located just a 3-hour drive from the city.

Tourist Attractions in Toronto

CN Tower: Built in 1976 and measuring 553 metres high, this iconic, needle-shaped tower remains one of the most recognisable buildings in Toronto. Get a workout on the 1,776 steps or take the elevators to the SkyPod platform for stunning views across Toronto and the Humber River. Once you’re there, why not book into the 360 restaurant for a unique fine dining experience which makes a full rotation every 72 minutes? Brave visitors can also test their mettle with Edgewalk – an opportunity to walk around the rim of the tower with a harness and safety equipment.

Royal Ontario Museum: Want to discover the history of Toronto? The Ontario Museum is the place to come. This beautifully designed museum takes the visitor on a journey through Canada’s nature, culture, and art, with collections from nearly every part of the world. Kids will love the immersive exhibitions and live events while everyone else can explore at their own pace.

Toronto’s Chinatown: Established in 1878, Chinatown is one of Toronto’s oldest and most colourful neighbourhoods. Here you’ll find bustling market stalls, cafés and restaurants wafting exquisite smells, neon signs and shops selling products from across China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea. Check out Tap Phong for a wide array of cooking tools or book a ‘dumpling crawl’ to sample as many kinds of dumplings as you can! Chinatown is also a wonderful place for an evening stroll as the neon signs and busy cafés flood the neighbourhood with a convivial atmosphere.

Popular Hotels in Toronto

Too many accommodation choices? Trip.com can help you find the best hotels in Toronto.

Stylish and perfectly positioned between Toronto’s finance and entertainment districts, the 5-star Shangri-La Toronto boasts an indoor pool, hot tubs and a fine dining restaurant. Behind the hotel is one of the city’s oldest buildings – Bishop’s Block – a Georgian townhouse constructed in 1830.

Or for a cool and comfortable place to stay, how about the Chelsea Hotel Toronto? Right in the heart of central Toronto, you’ll be close to all the sites. Or if you’re operating on a tight budget, the popular Toronto Travellers Home provides a great place to stay that won’t break the bank.

Best Time to Visit Toronto

A city of extreme weather, Toronto is warm in summer and cold in winter. Spring and autumn are both excellent times to visit the city, while during summer the city is filled with festivals and events.

For racing fans, in July the Honda Indy Festival offers 3 km of adrenalin-fuelled fun with exciting street races to boot. Comedy aficionados can enjoy the Just for Laughs 42 festival which sees 42 comedians take to the stage in Sep and Oct. And Luminato art festival in Apr gives visitors a taste of a wide array of artistic forms, from dance to music, theatre to film.