Travelling from Melbourne to Toronto: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Toronto departing from here.
Toronto has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Arrive at Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Melbourne to Toronto.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you have a passport from Australia, you will need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Melbourne to Toronto for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Melbourne to Toronto. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 42 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Toronto or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Toronto. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Toronto. Following your flight from Melbourne to Toronto, expect a drive time of approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 39 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Melbourne to Toronto:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Toronto
C$765 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Toronto. A return flight starts from C$1,260. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to Toronto, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Melbourne to Toronto.
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Use filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Toronto, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Toronto. To escape the crowds, visit Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne to Toronto in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Toronto in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Toronto, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are must-visits when exploring Toronto.
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