Travelling from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
General Santos International Airport is located in General Santos. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to GES. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to GES flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to General Santos International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About General Santos International Airport (GES)
Reserve a hotel near GES if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES)
Currently, RM3,583 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to General Santos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM5,060. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to GES. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Toronto to General Santos International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit General Santos. June is when most people book flights from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in General Santos is March, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Toronto to GES plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to General Santos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about General Santos
Flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport? Locked in. A place to stay in General Santos? We can help with that too. Giorgios Place and Dolores Farm Resort are both worth checking out.
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Barikot View Deck, Lamtiles Nature Park and Buko-Buko Peak are must-do's during your General Santos adventure.
Explore more of the Philippines
General Santos has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-east of General Santos, a visit to Davao will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Lantaw Davao.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the Philippines, head for Iligan, roughly 257 kilometres north of General Santos. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are among the biggest draws.
