Flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Halifax is one hour ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from YYZ to YHZ start from 06:15 — the first with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 23:25 with Porter Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 117 weekly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your YYZ to YHZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Halifax (and then other corners of Canada) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Canada.
The most punctual carrier that operates YYZ to YHZ flights is WestJet. Its services land as scheduled 70.15% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
Currently, $77 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $167. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from YYZ to YHZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
68% of flights that depart Toronto Pearson International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Toronto Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near YYZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Grab a Halifax International Airport rental car and discover Halifax and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Halifax International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Halifax in November.
The warmest month in Halifax is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYZ to YHZ in February. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Halifax, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Moncton to check off its leading attractions. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sydney is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. No trip is complete without dropping by Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.

































