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Cheapest return flight
£435
Typical prices: £492-£714
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/2Fri 16/2
EDI - YYZ • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£746
Typical prices: £493-£714
Air Canada
Wed 4/4Sun 22/4
EDI - YYZ • Direct
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
9 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)
Cheapest • Avg £262 (return)
Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF)
Shortest trip • 9h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Toronto (EDI-YYZ)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Toronto

Fri, 12 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 18:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
15h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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19:40 - 19:10YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 30m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl London Gatwick
£435Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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07:55 - 18:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
15h 20m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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19:40 - 08:40YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 00m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin Amsterdam Schiphol
£457Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Icelandair Logo
11:20 - 18:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
11h 55m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 10:20YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 40m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£488Icelandair
Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
09:30 - 19:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
14h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:30 - 10:30YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£541Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:40 - 15:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:15 - 12:30YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£544Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
KLM Logo
20:30 - 15:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
24h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
17:55 - 08:40YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£556KLM
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
KLM Logo
09:30 - 15:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
11h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
17:55 - 08:40YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£561KLM
Tue, 9 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Icelandair Logo
11:20 - 18:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
11h 55m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 10:20YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 40m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£614Icelandair
Tue, 22 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan
Aer Lingus Logo
09:25 - 15:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
11h 25m1 stop Dublin
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17:20 - 16:50YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 30m1 stop Dublin
£659Aer Lingus
Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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08:35 - 15:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
12h 15m1 stop Dublin
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17:20 - 16:50YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 30m1 stop Dublin
£660Aer Lingus
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport at £523 return.
•December (£780) and March (£715) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Toronto

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada, WestJet and YYZ

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on EDI

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£283
Beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 175% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Toronto

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Your Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 16:14
    • Latest: departs at 11:30 and lands at 18:44.

    The flight takes about 7h 14m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport takes 7h 14m, covering 3,317 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport range from £492 to £714, with an average of £604 over the past 12 months. Anything below £492 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of £604. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £262 return via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared with £605 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £435 to £4,173. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights?

    Air Canada is the only airline on the Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £500, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ)?

    Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • City Car & Truck Rental
    • Zoom Rent A Car
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Dublin (DUB) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £570 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £656, a difference of £85.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Air Canada
    • WestJet

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 56m, compared to 10h 18m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 10h 51m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    Toronto Pearson Intl Airport is 5 hours behind Edinburgh (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Toronto Pearson Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Toronto Pearson Intl Airport are Union Station, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and CN Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Toronto Pearson Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights:

    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights?

    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
    • WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £570, about £85 less than Saturday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport trip for August. Fares historically average £523 return in that month – typically £257 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £262 return on this route – about £343 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport.

    • Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport
    • Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport By IHG

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