Find Award Flights to Toronto

Flying to Toronto on Points & Miles

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Canada's busiest airport and the primary hub for Air Canada, handling over 50 million passengers annually. YYZ offers extensive nonstop service to destinations across North America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, making Toronto one of the best-connected cities for award travel in the Americas.

As Air Canada's largest hub and a major Star Alliance gateway, YYZ provides strong award availability across economy, premium economy, business, and first class through multiple loyalty programs and alliances.

Best Loyalty Programs for Flights to Toronto

• Aeroplan is the dominant program at YYZ, tied to Air Canada's extensive hub operation. Aeroplan offers wide award availability on Air Canada metal plus Star Alliance partners, with competitive fixed-rate pricing on many routes. Air Canada's international business class (Signature Class) is available on transatlantic, transpacific, and select domestic routes.
• United MileagePlus operates nonstop flights to YYZ from its hubs in Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Denver (DEN), and San Francisco (SFO). As Star Alliance partners, United and Air Canada flights can often be cross-booked through either program.
• Air France-KLM Flying Blue offers competitive SkyTeam pricing for connecting through Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS) to Toronto. Monthly Promo Rewards can discount awards by up to 50%.
• Delta SkyMiles operates nonstop flights to YYZ from its hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), New York (JFK), and Minneapolis (MSP). SkyMiles uses dynamic pricing.
• American AAdvantage connects to YYZ from Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Miami (MIA), and Philadelphia (PHL). Oneworld partners provide additional routing options.
• British Airways Club operates nonstop London (LHR) to Toronto service and allows Avios redemptions on oneworld partners for connecting itineraries.

Award Availability Tips for Toronto

YYZ's position as Air Canada's hub creates excellent award availability for both domestic Canadian and international travel:

• Compare Aeroplan and MileagePlus. As Star Alliance partners, the same Air Canada and United flights can be booked through either program at different prices. Use AwardFares to compare availability across programs simultaneously.
• Book early for transatlantic business class. Air Canada Signature Class to Europe is competitive. Search 8–11 months ahead for the best availability on routes to London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Zurich.
• Use Aeroplan for mixed-carrier itineraries. Aeroplan excels at pricing Star Alliance itineraries across multiple carriers, which is valuable for complex routing to Toronto from Asia or South America.
• Check SkyTeam alternatives. Delta's service from Atlanta and Detroit to YYZ, bookable through SkyMiles or Flying Blue, can complement Star Alliance options when availability is limited.
• Target shoulder seasons. Late September through November and January through March offer the best award availability. Summer (June–August) is peak season for Toronto.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto

BMO Field will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Group Stage, Round of 32, and Round of 16 games. Located in downtown Toronto's Exhibition Place along the waterfront, BMO Field is one of the most centrally located World Cup venues.

Expect award availability to tighten around match dates in June and July 2026, particularly on U.S. routes and transatlantic connections. YYZ's position as Air Canada's hub and a major Star Alliance gateway gives international fans excellent connectivity.

Setting up alerts on AwardFares well in advance is the best strategy for securing seats. For international fans, routing through London (LHR) via Air Canada or British Airways, Frankfurt (FRA) via Lufthansa, or Newark (EWR) via United for connections from further afield all offer strong award options connecting to YYZ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best loyalty program for flights to Toronto?

Aeroplan offers the widest availability since YYZ is Air Canada's largest hub. For the same Star Alliance flights, United MileagePlus can sometimes offer different pricing. For SkyTeam options via Delta, Air France-KLM Flying Blue frequently provides better rates than SkyMiles.

How many miles do I need to fly to Toronto?

Economy awards from the United States to YYZ typically cost 12,500–25,000 miles one-way through Aeroplan or MileagePlus. Transatlantic business class ranges from 55,000 miles (Aeroplan) to 120,000+ miles (dynamic pricing). Domestic Canadian economy awards start at 10,000–15,000 Aeroplan points.

When should I book award flights to Toronto?

Book 2–3 months ahead for economy flights from the U.S. and 8–11 months ahead for transatlantic business class. Air Canada releases award seats up to 355 days before departure through Aeroplan.

Which airports serve Toronto?

Toronto is primarily served by Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), located approximately 22 km northwest of downtown Toronto in Mississauga. YYZ has two terminals and is accessible via the UP Express train, which connects the airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in 25 minutes, as well as by TTC and MiWay bus services.