Traveling from Beijing to Toronto: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Beijing. Explore your options departing from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) when organizing your flight from Beijing to Toronto.
Step off the plane at one of Toronto's major entry points like Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Alternatively, arrive at this city landing at Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) or John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM).
Take a direct Beijing to Toronto flight and you'll be flying for an average of 12 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5, which is 13 hours behind Beijing.
The most popular route for flights from Beijing to Toronto is Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). There are four services between these two airports each week.
Leave enough time to make your Beijing to Toronto flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Toronto
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Beijing to Toronto flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Take off from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) on a nonstop flight from Beijing to Toronto. From PEK, you can fly directly into Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Reserve your Beijing to Toronto plane tickets with Air China. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from PEK.
We make it easy to find a Beijing to Toronto flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 26 kilometers from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Beijing Capital Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Toronto or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when flying out of PEK.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Get more out of your vacation with a stopover on your Beijing to Toronto flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Beijing Daxing Airport and Toronto:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Beijing to Toronto? Check in to a hotel near Beijing Daxing Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Beijing Daxing Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 87% of them landing within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 21 kilometers away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to YYZ if you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Toronto. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) is around 3 kilometers from central Toronto. Once you've hopped off your flight from Beijing to Toronto, it takes approximately 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Beijing to Toronto:
Hertz, National and Avis make collecting a Toronto Island Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
Step off your flight from Beijing to Toronto and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. The center of Toronto is around 72 kilometers from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Recover after a day of traveling by staying at a hotel close to YHM after your Beijing to Toronto flight. Settle in for the night at Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on or Homestead House Bed & Breakfast before heading into the city.
Whether you're looking for a zippy compact for a solo trip or a spacious SUV to fit the family, you'll find the ideal John C. Munro Hamilton Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the types of wheels available from companies such as Avis, National and Budget.
If you prefer a certain model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Book your ride from YHM at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Beijing to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
November is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Toronto, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Toronto based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Beijing to Toronto tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Toronto in February when temperatures average between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Toronto, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Islands are attractions you won't want to skip in Toronto.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometers northeast of Toronto, a trip to Ottawa will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Mississauga is another essential stop in Canada and is around 23 kilometers west of Toronto. No trip is complete without a visit to Lake Ontario, Living Arts Centre and Rattray Marsh Conservation Area.