Travelling from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main terminals.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located in Roanoke. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to ROA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Split up your flight from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and ROA are:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Toronto to ROA? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ROA:
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Roanoke. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 11 minutes.
It'll take around 36 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport from C$362 or travel return from just C$645. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Roanoke in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Roanoke is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to ROA in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Roanoke
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Roanoke:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Roanoke is to explore its most popular sights. Some highlights include Virginia Museum of Transportation, Taubman Museum of Art and Centre in the Square.
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