Nonstop flight about 1 h 03
Toronto from Ottawa
Published October 4, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Ottawa, a nonstop flight gets you in Toronto in about 1 h 03. You land at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 20 km from the destination, after 363 km of flight. You can also fly nonstop to YTZ (about 1 h 02).
In Toronto, the best time for a trip is July to September, with daytime highs up to 26 °C and the sea up to 21 °C.
7 days in Toronto in August, Beach and hiking, from Ottawa on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from Ottawa
- about 1 h 03
- Flight distance YOW to YYZ
- 363 km
- Nonstop from YOW to 2 airports
- Nonstop flight
- Best time to go
- July to September
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Why Toronto works for a short Canadian escape
Toronto rewards a short trip. You can spend the first morning in Yorkville, walk to the CN Tower and the waterfront, visit the Royal Ontario Museum, and still have time for dinner in Chinatown or Kensington Market. The compact collection of major attractions makes it particularly useful for a long weekend, where you want convenient days rather than repeated packing and unpacking.
TorontoiPhoto: Taxiarchos228 · FAL · Wikimedia Commons
OntarioiPhoto: Crisco 1492 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsInstead of treating the flight as the whole getaway, build the city days around one main area each. That gives you room for markets, waterfront paths, neighbourhoods and indoor stops when rain changes the pace of the day.
For families, choose a stay near the subway, the CN Tower or Union Station. Central locations shorten local journeys and leave more energy for attractions. Couples may prefer a quieter base around the Harbourfront or Yorkville, while groups can use a central hotel as a base for shared meals and easy meeting points.
TorontoiPhoto: Taxiarchos228 · FAL · Wikimedia CommonsOntarioiPhoto: Crisco 1492 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoosing a Toronto month for your Ottawa flight
The best month depends on whether your priority is warm weather, long outdoor days or a compact city itinerary. Toronto has a full range of seasonal experiences, from winter skating and festive dining to spring walks, summer waterfront days and autumn colour. Pick the month that matches your group, then build indoor and outdoor stops into each day.
January brings daytime temperatures around 0 °C and nights near -4 °C, so dress for cold city conditions and add warm indoor places to the plan. May is milder, with days near 16 °C and more sunshine, making it comfortable for neighbourhoods, gardens and walks. Summer offers the warmest city days, while waterfront activities benefit from the longer daylight and warmer lake conditions.
October is the wettest month in Toronto's climate record, yet it also suits visitors who want fall colours, restaurants and seasonal events. The HolidayWow Long Weekend planner can help Canadian travellers combine public holidays and leave days into a longer getaway. March break, summer vacation and Christmas break are also useful planning points for families and students.
A 3-day Toronto plan from Ottawa
Start with the waterfront and central landmarks. On day one, explore Yorkville and the Distillery District, continue to St. Lawrence Market for lunch, then walk toward the CN Tower and Toronto Harbourfront. Keep dinner simple with a reservation in the Entertainment District or return to your neighbourhood for a relaxed meal.
Use day two for culture and neighbourhoods. The Royal Ontario Museum, Gardiner Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario make a strong central cluster. In the afternoon, continue to Kensington Market, Graffiti Alley and Chinatown. Building the day around one northern route keeps the plan coherent and makes it easy to shorten the evening if the group wants more rest.
On day three, choose either a family morning at the Ontario Science Centre or a seasonal walk through High Park. End near the lake or in a restaurant district suited to your group. HolidayWow can place these stops on a map, move a busy afternoon to another day and set a relaxed or balanced pace based on how much energy you want each day.
- Day one: Yorkville, St. Lawrence Market and the waterfront
- Day two: museum stops, Kensington Market and Chinatown
- Day three: High Park or a family-focused attraction
Toronto from Ottawa
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MontrealiPhoto: https://www.pxfuel.com/ · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
From Ottawa you fly nonstop to 2 airports nearby. Closest to the destination is Toronto Pearson International Airport, at 20 km.
- YYZToronto Pearson International Airport20 km to the destination, about 1 h 03 from YOW, 363 km of flightNonstop
- YTZBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport5 km to the destination, about 1 h 02 from YOW, 351 km of flightNonstop
- YCMNiagara District Airport56 km to the destination, about 1 h 03 from YOW, 366 km of flight
Best time to travel in Toronto
In Toronto, the best time for a trip is July to September, with daytime highs up to 26 °C and the sea up to 21 °C. The sea reaches 21 °C in August.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Night °C | -4 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -1 |
| Sea °C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Rain days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 |
When to go to Toronto
Daytime highs range from 0 °C in January to 26 °C in July. February is the driest with 12 rain days and October the wettest with 17. June brings the most sun, around 9 hours daily.
With the water at most 21 °C in August, the coast is about cliffs, harbours and fish suppers. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in June, July, August and September.
- January: 0 °C, sea 4 °C, 14 rain days, 3 h of sun
- February: 0 °C, sea 3 °C, 12 rain days, 4 h of sun
- March: 4 °C, sea 3 °C, 12 rain days, 6 h of sun
- April: 9 °C, sea 4 °C, 14 rain days, 6 h of sun
- May: 16 °C, sea 7 °C, 13 rain days, 8 h of sun
- June: 22 °C, sea 15 °C, 16 rain days, 9 h of sun
- July: 26 °C, sea 20 °C, 16 rain days, 9 h of sun
- August: 25 °C, sea 21 °C, 14 rain days, 8 h of sun
- September: 22 °C, sea 19 °C, 13 rain days, 7 h of sun
- October: 15 °C, sea 13 °C, 17 rain days, 4 h of sun
- November: 8 °C, sea 8 °C, 14 rain days, 3 h of sun
- December: 3 °C, sea 5 °C, 15 rain days, 2 h of sun
Demand for Toronto through the year
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Toronto in August and the low point in February.
A day in Toronto in June
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 22 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 15 °C: a cosy restaurant suits the evening.
What to pack for Toronto
For July, plan for heat: 26 °C in the day, 19 °C after dark, 16 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A packable rain jacket or umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Toronto month by month
- January0 °C
4 °C - February0 °C3 °C
- March4 °C3 °C
- April9 °C4 °C
- May16 °C7 °C
- June22 °C15 °C
- July26 °C20 °C
- August25 °C21 °C
- September22 °C19 °C
- October15 °C13 °C
- November8 °C8 °C
- December3 °C5 °C
Nonstop flights in Toronto from other airports
Besides Ottawa, nonstop flights in Toronto leave from 6 other airports; the closest to Ottawa is Montreal, with a flight time of about 1 h 11.
- YOWToronto from Ottawaabout 1 h 03 to YYZ, nonstop
- YULToronto from Montrealabout 1 h 11 to YTZ, nonstop
- YHZToronto from Halifaxabout 2 h 04 to YTZ, nonstop
- YWGToronto from Winnipegabout 2 h 20 to YYZ, nonstop
- YEGToronto from Edmontonabout 3 h 41 to YYZ, nonstop
- YYCToronto from Calgaryabout 3 h 41 to YYZ, nonstop
- YVRToronto from Vancouverabout 4 h 26 to YYZ, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Toronto
Every price for Toronto on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.
Plan a 7-day city break with room to explore
For a full week, divide Toronto into neighbourhoods and give each area its own day. The downtown collection can cover the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery District and Harbourfront. Uptown offers the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario and shopping around Bloor Street. Heading east makes room for the Ontario Science Centre, the Distillery District and nearby residential streets.
Add a day at Niagara Falls if your total trip plan includes the drive onward from Toronto. A local week offers more time for neighbourhoods, food and museums when Niagara is outside the scope. A relaxed pace gives everyone room to follow a flexible morning, while a balanced pace works well for a couple or family who wants a clear plan without a packed schedule.
Add dates after shaping the route and HolidayWow can place each day's weekday in the plan, attach live weather and show current partner prices. Stay links, tours and transport can sit beside the relevant days, while a packing list and checklist follow the month and climate. The plan remains editable if a family needs a slower day or a group changes its meeting point.
Flights, neighbourhoods and a smoother Toronto trip
The page can show live partner prices for the Ottawa to Toronto Pearson route, so use the fare information as your booking source rather than relying on a remembered amount. Compare departure options that fit your Ottawa day, then confirm the airport transfer and allow your city itinerary to begin without rushing.
Toronto's subway, streetcars, taxis and walking routes make a central base practical. Group your stops by area and leave some flexibility for meals, weather and spontaneous neighbourhood walks. The document vault keeps tickets and confirmations with the trip, while sharing lets everyone open the same route and comment on a stop.
HolidayWow reads a sentence such as “A long weekend in Toronto from Ottawa with the kids” and builds a map-first plan around the place, group, pace and budget. You can also describe a 7-day city break, adjust the route by voice and use the Long Weekend planner when your trip needs more leave days.
- Check live fares from Ottawa to Toronto Pearson
- Group attractions by neighbourhood
- Keep tickets and confirmations in the document vault
- Share the route with the whole group
Toronto from Ottawa: frequently asked questions
How far is Toronto from Ottawa?
That makes a city trip practical for a long weekend, March break or a short break outside the main summer holiday period. Choose dates that suit your work or school calendar, then build a relaxed city plan around the flight.
Which Toronto airport is used for this route?
This page is built around flights from Ottawa to Toronto Pearson, represented by YOW and YYZ. The page shows live partner prices when booking information is available, and the planner connects the flight with your arrival transfer, accommodation and city days.
What is the best Toronto neighbourhood for a short stay?
The CN Tower, Union Station and Entertainment District are convenient for major sights and restaurants. Yorkville suits shoppers and food-focused visitors, while the Harbourfront gives easy access to the lake and a relaxed base. Choose the area that suits your group and keep each day's stops in the same part of the city.
Can HolidayWow plan a family trip to Toronto?
Yes. Describe the trip in one sentence or by voice, including the group, month, budget and pace. HolidayWow creates an editable map with daily routes, lets you move stops and change the pace, and can share the plan with family members for comments and voting.
Can I edit a Toronto itinerary after I start planning?
Absolutely. You can drag a stop to another day, swap a place or make a day lighter. The plan checker reorders each changed day, while relaxed, balanced and packed travel paces help you match the route to your energy. Dates are optional and can be added later.
Does the Toronto planner show prices and booking options?
HolidayWow works with travel partners and displays live prices or a “Check live price” button for relevant stays, tours, transport and flights. Booking links are available in your language and currency, so you can move from the itinerary to the booking decision without searching through a separate list.
More nonstop destinations from Ottawa
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- Sea 12 °C in October
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- Sea 29 °C in October
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- Sea 11 °C in October
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- Sea 14 °C in October
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