Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Toronto: what you need to know
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4. The city is 3 hours ahead of San Jose, where Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from SJC to Toronto. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like August or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from SJC to Toronto, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you have a passport from United States and plan to travel to Canada for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto.
The journey from central San Jose to SJC takes approximately 44 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 12 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SJC? If you've booked an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Toronto
P4,023 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P11,088. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJC to Toronto, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 49 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
As soon as your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is approximately 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Travelling by public transport will take around 39 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from SJC to Toronto:
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto. To skip the crowds, visit Toronto in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from SJC to Toronto in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Toronto, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Toronto to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
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