Check out our cheap flights from Australia to Toronto today and discover one of Canada’s most exciting cities as well as one of its creative hubs, Toronto.
The capital of Ontario, Toronto sits on the shores of Lake Ontario and is a bustling metropolis with an impressive skyline which is dominated by the iconic CN Tower.
Down on ground level, the city is also known for its many green spaces, such as Queen’s Park and the huge High Park, which features walking trails, sports facilities and even its own zoo.
What makes Toronto truly unique though is its diversity. People from all over the world, from Europe to Latin American and the Caribbean to Asia have made Toronto their home, which is reflected in the city’s amazing music, culinary and arts scenes and can be seen when you walk through the various districts such as Koreatown and Little Italy, which all have their own distinct feel.
You can also take a day trip out to Niagara Falls if you wish, or try and catch a hockey or basketball game if you can get tickets.
So before you book your flights to Toronto, be sure to compare the cheapest fares with us here at Globehunters.
5 Things You Need to Know About Toronto
Here are five basic facts to know before you set off for Toronto:
Time Difference: UTC -5 hours
Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)
Native Language: English
Weather: Can be quite variable, with winters generally below 0°C with snow quite frequent, while summer is very warm, with temperatures in excess of 20°C.
Sales Tax: 13%
Flying to Toronto from Australia
Here’s everything you need to know when booking flights from Australia to Toronto, including flight times and entry requirements.
Flight Times
Currently, direct flights to Toronto are only available from Sydney Airport (with a refuelling stop in Vancouver), with the flight taking around 20 hours!
Indirect flights from Australia to Toronto can take over 21 hours depending on your connection, so be prepared for a long flight!
Entry Requirements
Australian citizens travelling to Canada must acquire an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before they travel, which can be done online at the Government of Canada website.
This isn’t a visa but it is required if you’re travelling to Canada by air and will be valid for five years.
The application costs $7CAD (about $7.35AUD) and should be applied for at least five days before you leave.
Airlines That Fly to Toronto
While Air Canada offer a direct flight (with a fuel stopover in Vancouver) to Toronto, the following airlines are among those to offer indirect flights:
- China Eastern
- Delta
- Qantas
- United
- Virgin Australia
- WestJet
The Airport
Toronto is home four airports, although only one deals with international traffic.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson is the busiest airport in Canada and is located about 22.5 kilometres northwest of the city centre, in the adjacent city of Mississauga.
To get from the airport to the city you can either take the Union Pearson Express train to Union Station (about a 25-minute journey) or catch one of the many bus services with various tops around Toronto and the local area.
10 Toronto Must-Dos
There’s lots to see and do while you’re in Toronto, but here are our top ten must-dos.
- CN Tower
- Toronto Islands
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Distillery District
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
- Casa Loma
- Rogers Centre
- Toronto Zoo
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- High Park
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