Flying to New York from Canada

There are a number of carriers that offer non-stop flights to New York City from various cities in Canada. Here you will find information on flights from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Montreal is the closest major Canadian city, about 515 km North of New York City. For detailed information on flights, costs and travelling times from a specific city, please check with one of the carriers listed below.
In addition, flexibility is key when looking to save money on flights. As a general tip, it’s usually cheaper to fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday compared to the weekends. Also, keep in mind that though New York doesn’t have a ‘high season’ per se, the ‘holiday months’ (late November and all of December) are certainly much busier than the rest of the year. Therefore, flights during this time are more expensive. January and February could be considered the ‘low season’, as New York is a little less crowded due to the freezing temperatures. March and October are the best months to visit, when taking both price and temperature in to consideration. Take a look at this list of public holidays celebrated in New York and these tips on when it’s best to travel to New York.
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The following popular carriers operate from Canada to New York City:
- Air Canada
- American Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta
- Porter
- WestJet
- United Airways
- US Airways
Air Canada is the only carrier that operates flights to all of the three airports in New York City: La Guardia (LGA), John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Newark Liberty (EWR). Most carriers fly to La Guardia Airport but do check with the various carriers. When you arrive at one of the airports you will still need to travel to New York. Click here for information on airport transfer.
Tips for booking flights to New York – Try and book at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance – Keep an eye on the various deals available at Expedia and Travelocity – If you are not in a hurry to book, recheck the various flights over a period of two weeks.
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From Toronto to New York City
The most popular carriers are:
- Air Canada
- Westjet
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
The non-stop flight time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. There are several flights operated daily from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ) to John F. Kennedy International airport by Air Canada. Also Westjet operates to JFK but also to LaGuardia Airport
Porter Airlines operates services from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Newark Liberty Airport.
Prices: Round-trip Cheap CA$200 – 275, Average $275 – 400, Expensive $400 – 600
From Montreal to New York City
The most popular carriers are:
- Air Canada
- Westjet
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
The non-stop flight time is around 1 hour and 45 minutes. Air Canada offers non-stop flights daily between Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Newark Liberty (EWR) or La Guardia ( LGA) airports.
Prices: Round-trip Cheap CA$250 – 300, Average $300 – 400, Expensive $400 – 600
From Vancouver to New York City
The most popular carriers are:
- Air Canada
- United Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
The non-stop flight time is around 5 hours. Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Prices: Round-trip Cheap CA$500 – 700, Average $700 – 900, Expensive $900 – 1100