Flying from Toronto to Churchill Airport (YYQ): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Churchill Airport (YYQ) jetting off from either of these bases.
Churchill Airport is located in Churchill. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to YYQ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Churchill Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 39 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to YYQ:
About Churchill Airport (YYQ)
Hop off your flight from Toronto to Churchill Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option that's not too far from YYQ, consider Tundra Inn.
Getting from Churchill Airport (YYQ) to central Churchill
Churchill Airport to the centre of Churchill is around 7 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Churchill Airport (YYQ)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Churchill Airport, ر.ق. 3,435 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just ر.ق. 5,827. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Toronto to YYQ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Toronto to Churchill Airport across the entire month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Churchill Airport (YYQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Toronto to Churchill Airport. August is the most popular month to travel to Churchill. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Churchill. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Toronto to YYQ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Churchill Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -31ºC and -13ºC on average.
More about Churchill
Start your Churchill trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Churchill Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Eskimo Museum and Itsanitaq Museum are just two of the top attractions to add to your Churchill must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Miss Piggy plane wreck.
