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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Toronto to London:

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 12:52 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:07 am.

The flight takes about 7h 12m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto to London:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Toronto to London takes 7h 12m, covering 3,547 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Toronto to London range from $591 to $859, with an average of $697 over the past 12 months. Anything below $591 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $697 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $481 round-trip via Porto (OPO), compared to $711 for nonstop.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Toronto to London flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 85% on time
• British Airways: 83% on time
• Air Canada: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Toronto to London flights, with 57% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 42%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $555 to $4,221. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Toronto to London flights:

• Air Canada
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Toronto to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $284, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Toronto to London may depart from several airports in Toronto area, including Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), with arrivals available at London area airports such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Toronto to London route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

One-stop flights from Toronto to London most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Toronto to London. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $684 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $727, a difference of $43.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Toronto and London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• British Airways
• Air Transat
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 19m, compared with 10h 37m via St John's (YYT) and 11h 01m via London Heathrow (LHR).

London is 5 hours ahead of Toronto (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Toronto to London flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Both Terminals 1 and 3 have a Plaza Premium Lounge. Lounges can be booked online in advance, or at the airport. Prices start at around C$30 (£17) per hour, and children aged 2–11 get a discount. Infants under 2 go for free. The lounges offer standard amenities such as hot and cold food and drinks.

The Sofitel Heathrow is around a 5min walk from Terminal 5. You can reach it via a covered walkway. It’s the sole hotel within walking distance of the airport. However, there is a range of hotels suited to all budgets around a 10min taxi ride away from Heathrow (LHR).

London City Airport (LCA) is closest to the centre of London, at around 6 miles away. However, if you want to land here then you’ll have to fly indirect via Amsterdam or elsewhere, adding time to your journey. The most frequent direct flights are to Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW). Heathrow (LHR) is around 20 miles from the city centre, while Gatwick (LGW) is around 50 miles away.

If you need to get to London quickly from either airport, the fastest way is the Heathrow Express or the Gatwick Express. The journey time is around 15min from Heathrow, or 30min from Gatwick. Prices start from approximately £18 to £20 for a single fare.

Once you have collected your baggage from the baggage claim area, you will proceed to customs. If you have nothing to declare you may proceed towards the green exit and if you do have items to declare you will proceed towards the red exit. Please note that if you are travelling with the equivalent of 10,000 Euros or more this must be declared to a customs officer.

By car, the trip can take anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions. The Heathrow Express Train can make the trip in 15 minutes while the Heathrow Connect Train can make the trip in 25 minutes. If traveling by the London underground or by the National Express Coach, expect a trip time between 50 minutes to 1 hour.

London Gatwick Airport is known as the best rail-connected airport in all of the UK. Their rail system can connect passengers directly to 129 stations and to over 700 stations with only one change of train required. The Gatwick Express offers premium, direct service to London Victoria with trains departing every 30 minutes and every 15 minutes at peak riding times.

The Hilton London Gatwick is located near the South Terminal and just a few minutes from check-in. This hotel is an excellent choice for those on vacation, those travelling on business and even those travelling as a family. The hotel features amenities such as a hair salon, a business center, a 24-hour LivingWell Express Gym and a variety of bars and restaurants.