YTO-ORD, thoughts?
Mar 13, 2015, 2:41 pm
#1
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Location: PIT/YYZ
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YTO-ORD, thoughts?
Hey all,
I'm trying to decide on a flight between Toronto and O'Hare, and I was wondering what you all thought of my situation. (I'm posting this here because much of my decision depends on the feasibility of ground transportation in Toronto).
General constraints:
-I have a 10% possibility of needing to be at UofT Downtown at 1:00pm for around 5 minutes.
-I'll be flying out on Thursday
-I'd like to make 4:30 bus from O'Hare to Rockford (although there is a 5:30 and a 6:30 bus in case I miss it).
-I don't mind running, and missing a flight isn't the worst thing in the world to me (but I'd really rather not).
-I have Nexus
Possible flights:
YYZ-ORD on AC 14:30-15:14 $206
Pros:
Cheapest option
I easily make the bus (maybe even make the 3:30 bus if I run)
Cons:
Super tight connection if I have to be at UofT at 1
I don't collect miles on *A (at least not yet)
YYZ-ORD on AA 15:16-16:07 $287
Pros:
I have status/collect miles on AA
I don't have to worry about making it from UofT
Cons:
Super tight connection in ORD
Most expensive
YKF-ORD on AA 15:20-15:58 $230 *I do have a car*
Pros:
I have status/collect miles on AA
Never been to YKF before
Cons:
Super tight connection in ORD (especially considering the lack of Pre-Clearance in YKF)
I'd rather not pay for parking in YKF if I can help it (If I don't have to be at UofT at 1, I'll take Via to Kitchner).
If anyone has any insight I haven't thought about, or if you could say which you'd prefer to do, that'd be really appreciated.
I'm trying to decide on a flight between Toronto and O'Hare, and I was wondering what you all thought of my situation. (I'm posting this here because much of my decision depends on the feasibility of ground transportation in Toronto).
General constraints:
-I have a 10% possibility of needing to be at UofT Downtown at 1:00pm for around 5 minutes.
-I'll be flying out on Thursday
-I'd like to make 4:30 bus from O'Hare to Rockford (although there is a 5:30 and a 6:30 bus in case I miss it).
-I don't mind running, and missing a flight isn't the worst thing in the world to me (but I'd really rather not).
-I have Nexus
Possible flights:
YYZ-ORD on AC 14:30-15:14 $206
Pros:
Cheapest option
I easily make the bus (maybe even make the 3:30 bus if I run)
Cons:
Super tight connection if I have to be at UofT at 1
I don't collect miles on *A (at least not yet)
YYZ-ORD on AA 15:16-16:07 $287
Pros:
I have status/collect miles on AA
I don't have to worry about making it from UofT
Cons:
Super tight connection in ORD
Most expensive
YKF-ORD on AA 15:20-15:58 $230 *I do have a car*
Pros:
I have status/collect miles on AA
Never been to YKF before
Cons:
Super tight connection in ORD (especially considering the lack of Pre-Clearance in YKF)
I'd rather not pay for parking in YKF if I can help it (If I don't have to be at UofT at 1, I'll take Via to Kitchner).
If anyone has any insight I haven't thought about, or if you could say which you'd prefer to do, that'd be really appreciated.
Mar 13, 2015, 3:06 pm
#2
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More facts:
How are you planning to go UofT to YYZ
What part of UofT will you be at? big difference at Spadina/College vs St George Station.
1305h from UofT to YYZ for a 1430h departure sounds not doable considering check in, CBP and CATSA.
How are you planning to go UofT to YYZ
What part of UofT will you be at? big difference at Spadina/College vs St George Station.
1305h from UofT to YYZ for a 1430h departure sounds not doable considering check in, CBP and CATSA.
Mar 13, 2015, 9:31 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
YKF has no pre-clearance FYI, so you land in ORD Int'l terminal (T5?), at least you should get in quickly via Global Entry
but YKF is super small, very easy/quick between check-in/security/boarding
Also, you can redeem 4500 Avios one-way on AA (American Eagle) instead of cash fares
YKF/YYZ-ORD 4500 Avios + $60
but YKF is super small, very easy/quick between check-in/security/boarding
Also, you can redeem 4500 Avios one-way on AA (American Eagle) instead of cash fares
YKF/YYZ-ORD 4500 Avios + $60
Mar 18, 2015, 9:18 pm
#6
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Posts: 16,046
YKF has no pre-clearance FYI, so you land in ORD Int'l terminal (T5?), at least you should get in quickly via Global Entry
but YKF is super small, very easy/quick between check-in/security/boarding
Also, you can redeem 4500 Avios one-way on AA (American Eagle) instead of cash fares
YKF/YYZ-ORD 4500 Avios + $60
but YKF is super small, very easy/quick between check-in/security/boarding
Also, you can redeem 4500 Avios one-way on AA (American Eagle) instead of cash fares
YKF/YYZ-ORD 4500 Avios + $60
Mar 27, 2015, 8:46 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,584
what about Midway?
Have you considered YTZ-MDV? $174.30 CAD, tons of availability in April:
https://www.flyporter.com
https://www.flyporter.com
Mar 28, 2015, 10:40 am
#8
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,665
Have you considered YTZ-MDV? $174.30 CAD, tons of availability in April:
https://www.flyporter.com
https://www.flyporter.com
Mar 28, 2015, 11:17 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 5,210
Cons:
Super tight connection in ORD (especially considering the lack of Pre-Clearance in YKF)
I'd rather not pay for parking in YKF if I can help it (If I don't have to be at UofT at 1, I'll take Via to Kitchner).
If anyone has any insight I haven't thought about, or if you could say which you'd prefer to do, that'd be really appreciated.
