layover in YYZ
 

I have a 2 hour 5 minute layover in YYZ. Route is NAS-YYZ-SFO. From reading various threads on here it's best to not have to change terminals. Is there a way to tell if both these flights will land/take off from the same terminal. Is a 2 hour layover generally enough time at YYZ? Thanks.

What airlines are you flying?

(Alternatively, look here to see which arrive at each terminal: https://www.torontopearson.com/en/airlines)

AC. U.S citizens

Edit: Thanks I see all AC is from terminal 1.

You might have an issue with IROPS and entering (vs transiting in) Canada as a non-essential American. I would avoid Canada and unnecessary stress and stick with United via USA only.

Yes, so if all goes well, it should be a very seamless connection. All AC flights leave from Terminal 1.

Wondering if anyone has attempted transit through YYZ from the US to Europe/Asia recently when NOT travelling AC or Star Alliance carriers, and specifically in the situation where inbound and outbound flights are not in the same PNR? I have done this many times pre-covid to take advantage of super low fares originating out of YYZ--but most recent was 2019 before the world fell apart. On all occasions I was forced to enter Canada, exit the secure area and start check-in as if I had originated travel in Canada. A bit of a pain, but I haven't had any problems. When asked how long will I be in Canada, I answer 4 hours (time to connection), and the customs agent sends me on my way. I typically travel USA>YYZ on DL and YYZ>INTL on KL/AF, and as of my latest attempt there was no option for non-AC/UA pax to cross over to the int'l side of T3 when arriving from the US. Has a workaround been put in place while Canada has been on lockdown or would this create an impasse? Text below from travel.gc.ca states transit pax are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements, but the part about not leaving the secure area is the cause of my concern. No need to mention irrops here, I understand this could be very problematic. Thanks if anyone out there has insight.


During your connection at the Canadian airportYou must remain in the secure transit area to complete your connection. This means that you will not be allowed to collect your baggage, or check-in for your next flight anywhere but at your scheduled gate of departure.

You are exempt from the arrival and Day-8 testing requirements and the mandatory hotel stopover, as long as you remain in the secure transit area to complete your connection within 24 hours.

If you need to leave the airport or the secure transit area due to a flight cancellation or delay, you become subject to mandatory quarantine until your flight departs.

You already know this but T3 does not have a sterile transfer from US arrivals to international departures. As you already noted (unlike with AC) you must be admitted into Canada. There is a Sheraton hotel at T3 as well as other close hotels but until July 5 you are supposed to quarantine at a hotel for 3 days for up to $2,000. My guess is if you demonstrate that you will quarantine if staying overnight then you should be ok or if you have an onward connecting boarding pass. Again unlike with AC I don’t believe your luggage automatically transfers at T3. Until July 6 I would avoid transiting in Canada.

Do you have a Canadian passport or a valid reason to enter the country? If not, you won't even be able to board your flight in the US.