Travelling from Regina International Airport (YQR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Regina.
Choose from 36 weekly Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with WestJet is the earliest flight available. Air Canada operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
Your YQR to YYZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Toronto (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a snap with Air Canada. This popular airline has direct flights from Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
WestJet ranks as the leading on-time carrier for YQR to YYZ flights, with 85.71% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Regina International Airport (YQR) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Currently, RM425 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM862. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YQR to YYZ.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Regina International Airport (YQR)
58.83% of flights that leave from Regina International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Regina International Airport from central Regina, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YQR:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Toronto and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Toronto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Regina International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to go to Toronto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YQR to YYZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.