Flying from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM). Explore your options for leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), two of the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport flight.
Sault Ste. Marie Airport is located in Sault Ste Marie. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air Canada at 8:45pm. Go for the first YYZ to YAM departure operated by Air Canada at 9:30am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to YAM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport with Air Canada. This well-known airline offers services from YYZ.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Air Canada between YYZ and YAM.
With 67.77% of its services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can book a direct Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flight ticket with departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Decide if leaving from YTZ is a better fit for your trip.
Get on your direct flight from Toronto to YAM with Porter Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of YTZ.
Porter Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from YTZ to YAM.
Porter Airlines is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Sault Ste. Marie Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YAM flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)
Hop off your flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a short journey from YAM, unpack your bags at Willabees Motel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)
Right now, $208 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $399. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to YAM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)
February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sault Ste Marie based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Toronto to YAM flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Sault Ste Marie, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Sault Ste Marie
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sault Ste Marie:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, St. Marys River Waterfront Boardwalk and Parks Canada are leading attractions which should be on any good Sault Ste Marie itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Squeeze more into your Canada getaway by exploring beyond Sault Ste Marie. About 257 kilometres away to the east, Greater Sudbury is another awesome city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its top sights such as Voyageur Trail while you're there.
Around 145 kilometres east of Sault Ste Marie, Elliot Lake is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Horne Lake, Kiwanis Park and Sherriff Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.