Travelling from Toronto to Dawson City Airport (YDA): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Toronto to Dawson City Airport (YDA). Explore your options for taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), two of the city's main airports.
Dawson City is three hours behind Toronto. Dawson City Airport is located in Dawson City, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to YDA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Dawson City Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to YDA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kms (65 miles) from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Dawson City Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Dawson City Airport (YDA)
£357 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Dawson City Airport. Return flights start at £693. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to YDA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Toronto to Dawson City Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Toronto to YDA.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Dawson City Airport (YDA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Dawson City Airport (YDA). August is when most people visit Dawson City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a Toronto to YDA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dawson City to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Dawson City Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -37ºC (-35ºF) and -11ºC (12ºF).
More about Dawson City
Start your Dawson City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Dawson City Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Jack London Museum and Klondike National Historic Site are just two of the top attractions to put on your Dawson City travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Dawson City Museum.
Explore more of Canada
While Dawson City is an excellent introduction to Canada, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Mayo. Located around 161 kms (100 miles) to the east, this fascinating place has plenty to see and do, like Keno City Mining Museum and Binet House Interpretive Centre.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Pelly Crossing. It's roughly 193 kms (120 miles) south-east of Dawson City and boasts highlights including Pelly Crossing Campground and The Big Jonathan Heritage Centre.
