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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Toronto:

• Earliest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 16:32
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 02:02.

The flight takes about 8h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Toronto:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from London to Toronto takes 8h 02m, covering 9,188 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Toronto range from $796 to $1,228, with an average of $986 over the past 12 months. Anything below $796 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $986. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $819 return via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared with $1,007 for direct.

Air Canada is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Atlantic has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Toronto flights are:

• Air Canada: 91% on time
• Virgin Atlantic: 87% on time
• British Airways: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $73–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Toronto flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London to Toronto flights:

• Air Canada
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from London to Toronto are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $502, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Since Toronto is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) – daily rates from around $12:

• Ace
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• City Car & Truck Rental
• Zoom Rent A Car
• Hertz

Near Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) – daily rates from around $18:

• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Advance Car And Truck Rental
• Budget

Flights from London to Toronto may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN), with arrivals available at airports in Toronto such as Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Toronto route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 30 minutes.

One-stop flights from London to Toronto most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 7% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the London to Toronto route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $969 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,008, a difference of $39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between London and Toronto. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• British Airways
• Air Transat
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 07m, compared to 10h 41m via St John's (YYT) and 10h 53m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Toronto is 5 hours behind London (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Toronto are Sankofa Square, Union Station, and YYZ Artists' Outlet. These are among the most viewed places in Toronto on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Toronto flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Because of the airport’s central location, there is a wide range of hotels very close to the airport, including a number within the terminal itself. All within 5 minutes from the main terminal are the Best Western Toronto Airport, the Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East or the Sandman Signature Hotel Toronto Airport.

To help you relax before a long flight from London to Toronto, both Heathrow and Gatwick have numerous departure lounges with a range of comforts. The lounges around the Heathrow airport can offer food, drinks, and even spa treatments or massages. If you are flying out of Gatwick airport, you can choose from one of their speciality lounges such as the business-style Regus Express, or the luxurious Clubrooms.

Heathrow airport offers a wide range of parking options, depending on your preference. You can choose from one of the affordable short term or long term garages, or book valet parking so you don’t have to worry about finding the perfect parking space.

While you are waiting for your flight to Toronto, Heathrow particularly has a wide range of high-end shopping, whether you are looking for something from UK institutions such as Harrods, Boots or Burberry, or for designers such as Armani, Cartier or Dior. After your shopping, there are plenty of dining options across the airport from small cafes to fine restaurants.