Flying from Toronto to Belize City: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Toronto to Belize City, there's a selection of airports you can jet off from. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) are among Toronto's main terminals.
Come in for landing at Belize City's major arrival point, Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE).
Take a direct Toronto to Belize City flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Belize City's timezone is UTC-6, making Belize City one hour behind Toronto.
The busiest route for flights from Toronto to Belize City is from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE). Take your pick of two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from YYZ to BZE is the 08:45 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 10:15 with WestJet.
To ensure you make your Toronto to Belize City flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Belize City
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Flying from Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Belize City departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Begin your journey at YYZ and come in for landing at Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE).
Lock in your Toronto to Belize City plane tickets with WestJet. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from YYZ.
YYZ is about 21 kms (13 miles) from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Belize City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to Belize City, stay in one of these hotels close to Toronto Island Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Toronto Island Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kms (45 miles) from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of YHM is 68%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Belize City
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE)
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE) to central Belize City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Belize City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BZE:
Explore without limits with a Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and find adventure across Belize City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
As soon as your flight from Toronto to Belize City has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Belize City is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA).
You can expect the trip to take about 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near TZA. Settle in and get cosy after your Toronto to Belize City flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Belize City
March is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Belize City, while April is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Belize City based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Toronto to Belize City ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Belize City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Belize City
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Belize City, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Belize City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of Belize, St John Anglican Cathedral and Baron Bliss Lighthouse are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Belize City itinerary.
Explore more of Belize
Belize City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Belize just waiting to be explored. About 105 kms (65 miles) west of Belize City, a trip to San Ignacio will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve, Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin and Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve Museum and Ticket Booth.
Set out 72 kms (45 miles) northwest from Belize City and you'll find yourself in Orange Walk, another notable destination in Belize. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Banquitas House Of Culture (NICH) and Black water park.