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How to get from Seattle to Toronto (Canada)

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7h 34min
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262€
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Distance
3325 km
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Checked offer from Seattle to Toronto (Canada): Flight, about 7h 34min – 9h 50min, from €262. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 6, 2026): Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines; main departure point: Seattle Tacoma Airport.

Distance: 3325 km. Data updated on .

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Flight
7h 34min – 9h 50min
262 – 301 €
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🚌 Departure from Seattle
📍Flights leave from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport serving Seattle. Check your e-ticket for your airline's terminal, and arrive early for check-in, security and any international departure formalities.
🚇From downtown Seattle, the Link light rail runs directly to the airport and is the simplest public transport option. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also available if you carry heavy luggage or leave very early.
⏰Several airlines serve the route, with departures spread across the day, usually from early morning to evening. Check the table on this page and your e-ticket for the exact flight times available on your date.
💸 Transport from 262€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 7h 34min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 6, 2026 for a departure on November 27, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
United Airlines Flight Seattle Tacoma Airport €262 4
Air Canada Flight Seattle Tacoma Airport €267 16
American Airlines Flight Seattle Tacoma Airport €274 5
Alaska Airlines Flight Seattle Tacoma Airport €277 1
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Practical tips

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Fly, don't overthink it

This route spans the continent and a border, so a flight is the sensible choice. Don't waste a day on overland options when the plane is the practical answer for an independent traveller.

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Check the airport name

Seattle and Toronto each have more than one airport or terminal area. Read your e-ticket carefully and confirm the airport code before leaving, so you never head to the wrong terminal.

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Prepare Canada entry papers

Entry rules depend on your nationality. Check in advance whether you need an eTA or a visa, and keep your passport and return or onward ticket easy to reach.

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Book early for better fares

Flight fares tend to rise as departure approaches. Book ahead, compare a few departure days, and stay flexible on timing to find the best value on this long cross-border route.

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Plan your ride from the airport

Decide before landing how you will reach downtown Toronto, whether by train link, public transit or taxi. Having the plan ready avoids confusion after a long flight and border checks.

The journey experience

Seattle to Toronto is one of the longest hops on a North American itinerary, crossing the whole continent and an international border. If you are travelling without a car, the key question is not which bus is cheapest but whether any ground option makes sense at all. On this route, flying is the realistic choice, and the table on this page lets you check duration and price at a glance.

The flight option is the one covered here. Direct and one-stop itineraries are offered by major North American carriers, and you travel from a large international airport to Toronto's main airport, then continue into the city by public transport or taxi. Flying saves you from days of overland connections, and you get a proper seat, checked luggage options and the comfort of an airport with food and services. Because this is an international trip, you also clear border formalities on arrival rather than at a roadside crossing.

My advice: book your flight rather than trying to piece together buses and trains, and always check the exact airport name and terminal on your e-ticket. Before you go, confirm the entry requirements for Canada based on your nationality, such as an eTA or a visa, and keep your passport handy. Arrive at the airport early, plan your onward ride into Toronto in advance, and you will cross the continent without stress.

Frequently asked questions — Seattle → Toronto (Canada)

Why visit Toronto (Canada)?

  • ✓ Go up the CN Tower and try the EdgeWalk, a hands-free walk around the outside of the main pod 356 m above the ground
  • ✓ Eat your way through St. Lawrence Market, then explore the Distillery District's Victorian brick lanes and galleries
  • ✓ Take the ferry to the Toronto Islands for car-free beaches, bike rides and a skyline view
  • ✓ Wander Kensington Market and Chinatown for vintage shops, street art and global street food
  • ✓ Visit the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario, then catch a game at Scotiabank Arena or Rogers Centre
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Recommended stay
2 to 4 nights — enough for the main sights, several neighbourhoods and a Niagara Falls day trip

When to visit Toronto (Canada)?

HUMID CONTINENTAL CLIMATE

June to September — warm, sunny days ideal for festivals and the islands; early fall is also mild and colorful

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What to do in Toronto (Canada)?

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CN Tower and EdgeWalk
Toronto's 553-metre landmark offers a glass floor and panoramic views over Lake Ontario. Tickets start around 30€; book the first morning slot online to skip the queues. Thrill-seekers can try the EdgeWalk, a hands-free walk around the roof edge, from about 150€.
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Niagara Falls day trip
The falls lie about 90 minutes from downtown. Take the seasonal GO Train from Union Station (around 15€ each way) or a bus, then board a Niagara City Cruises boat for roughly 25€. Bring a rain poncho and go on a weekday morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
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Royal Ontario Museum
Canada's largest museum mixes natural history and world cultures under Daniel Libeskind's striking crystal extension. Entry is around 17€. Go on a weekday afternoon when it is quieter, and prioritise the dinosaur hall and the Chinese temple galleries. Allow at least three hours.
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St. Lawrence Market feast
Housed in a 19th-century hall, this market is a gastronomic institution. Try the peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery for about 7€. Saturdays open at 5 a.m. and get packed by 10, so arrive early. The market is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Toronto Islands by ferry
A 15-minute ferry from the Jack Layton terminal (about 6€ return) lands you on car-free islands with beaches, trails and the best skyline view in town. Rent a bike for roughly 10€ an hour and head to Ward's Island. Check the last ferry time before heading out.
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Distillery District stroll
Cobblestone lanes and Victorian red-brick distillery buildings now host galleries, chocolatiers and craft breweries. Entry is free. Visit on a weekday morning for photos without crowds, and try a tasting flight at Mill Street Brewery for about 10€. The Christmas market runs from mid-November.
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Kensington Market and street art
This bohemian neighbourhood packs vintage shops, murals and global street food into a few blocks. Grab empanadas or tacos for around 4€ each and wander Augusta Avenue and Baldwin Street. Come on a Saturday afternoon for the liveliest atmosphere, and bring cash for small stalls.
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Scarborough Bluffs at sunrise
Towering 90-metre clay cliffs drop to Lake Ontario in the east of the city, far from the tourist crowds. Reach Bluffer's Park by TTC bus from Kennedy station for about 3€. Walk the beach at sunrise, wear sturdy shoes, and stay on marked trails because the cliff edges are unstable.

How long to visit Toronto (Canada)?

3 to 4 days

Allow 3 to 4 days to cover Toronto properly. In 2 days, focus on the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market, the Distillery District and a ferry to the Toronto Islands. With 4 days, add the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario and a day trip to Niagara Falls (about 1h30 to 2h away). Stay downtown near a subway or streetcar line and use a PRESTO card to get around without a car.

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