Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Toronto

Flight Information

Travellers on flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Toronto have a choice of routes with one stop available on Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, KLM, Korean Air, and Saudia. Most layovers last no longer than three hours. Travellers can choose among other airlines, including Delta, Jet Airways, and United, but these flights have two stops before reaching Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Because the destination is rather far, one leg of the trip will include an overnight flight.

Terminal Information for Kuala Lumpur International Airport

As the main international airport as well as the largest and busiest airport in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International is about 45 km south of the city centre. The Satellite Terminal houses the international flights, and passengers must use an Aerotrain to travel to the building. These three-car driverless trains fit 250 people on each trip and run every three to five minutes. The trip from the main building to the Satellite Terminal takes less than two minutes.

In the Satellite Terminal, duty-free shops and high-end international brands like Hermes and Versace abound, as well as a variety of food vendors. For those travelling with children, the airport offers nurseries and a play area. Travellers can also take advantage of the airport's free Wi-Fi. And for those wanting to get some activity or pampering in before the long trip, the on-site hotel found near gate C5 features showers, sauna, and a spa.

Terminal Information for Toronto Pearson International Airport

Most travellers on Kuala Lumpur International to Toronto flights land in Toronto Pearson. Passengers on Air Canada land at Terminal 1. Those flying on KLM, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and Saudia land at Terminal 3.

Travellers seeking car rentals can find many options on Level 1 of the parking garage. As for public transportation, buses run from the terminals to areas in greater Toronto. Also, the Union Pacific (UP) train departs from Terminal 1 every 15 minutes between 5:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., and travellers can take a 25-minute trip to Union Station and downtown Toronto. The UP provides free Wi-Fi and charging stations for devices.

What You Need to Know

Those flying out of Kuala Lumpur International can check in online, via the airport's website or app, or through the airport's self-serve check-in kiosks. They can do this for up to 48 hours before their flight. In addition, the airport offers advanced baggage check-in up to eight hours before departure time.

Travellers on flights to Toronto from Kuala Lumpur International must bring a valid passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). They can buy the eTA through the Government of Canada's website for CA$7 ($23 MYR). Visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada via air transit must have an eTA, while Canadian and U.S. citizens, as well as those with Canadian visas, do not need one.

What to Expect in Toronto

Once they land, passengers should adjust their watches by 12 hours, as Kuala Lumpur is a half-day ahead of Toronto. The weather in Toronto is representative of all four seasons, with hot and humid summers with cold and snowy winters. The city usually has snow on the ground from mid-December through mid-March. For an inexpensive meal in Toronto, travellers should expect to pay around CA$15 ($50 MYR).