YYZ connection - how much time needed?
May 1, 2023 | 11:00 pm
#31
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Flying SFO-YYZ-YQB 2 Hour Connection?
Hi,
Is a 2 hour connection long enough for transit(Will have checked luggage) or should I take the later YYZ-YQB flight(3.5 Hours)? Air Canada flight scheduled for September 10. Thanks for your replies.
Is a 2 hour connection long enough for transit(Will have checked luggage) or should I take the later YYZ-YQB flight(3.5 Hours)? Air Canada flight scheduled for September 10. Thanks for your replies.
Last edited by sbc94523; May 1, 2023 at 11:04 pm Reason: Add flight date.
May 3, 2023 | 12:57 pm
#32
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I"m worried I'm under the MCT now, although it was fine when I originally booked it. Traveling EWR -> YYZ (united) then a 1 hr 28 min connection then YYZ to YVR (air Canada) in business class - all booked on the same air Canada ticket. I'm only bringing carry on bags. it's booked through work so it shouldn't be terrible to change to a longer connection time. thoughts? I also have GE if that helps.
May 3, 2023 | 2:20 pm
#33
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That should be enough. That assumes, of course, that your first flight is relatively on time. But 2 hours is usually sufficient for US to Canada connections.
May 3, 2023 | 2:23 pm
#34
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I"m worried I'm under the MCT now, although it was fine when I originally booked it. Traveling EWR -> YYZ (united) then a 1 hr 28 min connection then YYZ to YVR (air Canada) in business class - all booked on the same air Canada ticket. I'm only bringing carry on bags. it's booked through work so it shouldn't be terrible to change to a longer connection time. thoughts? I also have GE if that helps.
May 3, 2023 | 6:29 pm
#36
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Yes, but that shouldnt take more than a couple of minutes. If youre arriving business class youll be first off. Of course there are some transborder gates that are a fair distance from immigration, but its still very doable if your inbound flight is relatively on-time. But if youre going to stress about it, then peace of mind may make it worth a change.
May 4, 2023 | 7:18 am
#37
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Thank you! I tried to change it but it was $$$. So I'm just going to risk it and adjust if I have to. I'll try to be off the plane quickly and move quickly to the next gate. It looks like it's F gates -> D gates which hopefully won't be too much walking time.
May 4, 2023 | 11:36 am
#38
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May 11, 2023 | 8:11 am
#39
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I made it with 40 min to spare - did the arriveCan app and hustled through the airport, but I likely didn't need to.
I did have to do customs / immigrations and also security which was annoying. I think I likely have to do that on the way back as well, but apparently there's a global entry line on the way back to the US for security?
I found the priority security lines to be unusually confusing.
I did have to do customs / immigrations and also security which was annoying. I think I likely have to do that on the way back as well, but apparently there's a global entry line on the way back to the US for security?
I found the priority security lines to be unusually confusing.
May 11, 2023 | 8:21 am
#40
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I made it with 40 min to spare - did the arriveCan app and hustled through the airport, but I likely didn't need to.
I did have to do customs / immigrations and also security which was annoying. I think I likely have to do that on the way back as well, but apparently there's a global entry line on the way back to the US for security?
I found the priority security lines to be unusually confusing.
I did have to do customs / immigrations and also security which was annoying. I think I likely have to do that on the way back as well, but apparently there's a global entry line on the way back to the US for security?
I found the priority security lines to be unusually confusing.
May 12, 2023 | 1:28 pm
#42
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Is UA a part of the ITI initiative at YYZ? I mean do pax arriving on UA to YYZ and connecting to an international AC flight need to clear Canadian immigration/customs?
Jul 12, 2023 | 11:19 am
#43
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Quick advice please, for a YYZ / Air Canada novice.
BKK->ZRH->YYZ->USA, all in Business Class next week. ZRH->YYZ->USA on Air Canada connecting to Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation).
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 35 minutes. Arrival at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:45 PM.
Unfortunately, I will have a checked bag. I do have Global Entry.
Trying to wrap my head around the process.
Assume I need to collect my checked bag to go thru the pre-clearance process?
Any overwhelming concerns about the connection time?
From what I can glean from searching, 2 and half hours should be OK with Air Canada transfer with pre-clearance ...is that right?
Anything I need to know?
Thanks much!
BKK->ZRH->YYZ->USA, all in Business Class next week. ZRH->YYZ->USA on Air Canada connecting to Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation).
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 35 minutes. Arrival at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:45 PM.
Unfortunately, I will have a checked bag. I do have Global Entry.
Trying to wrap my head around the process.
Assume I need to collect my checked bag to go thru the pre-clearance process?
Any overwhelming concerns about the connection time?
From what I can glean from searching, 2 and half hours should be OK with Air Canada transfer with pre-clearance ...is that right?
Anything I need to know?
Thanks much!
Jul 13, 2023 | 5:56 pm
#44
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Quick advice please, for a YYZ / Air Canada novice.
BKK->ZRH->YYZ->USA, all in Business Class next week. ZRH->YYZ->USA on Air Canada connecting to Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation).
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 35 minutes. Arrival at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:45 PM.
Unfortunately, I will have a checked bag. I do have Global Entry.
Trying to wrap my head around the process.
Assume I need to collect my checked bag to go thru the pre-clearance process?
Any overwhelming concerns about the connection time?
From what I can glean from searching, 2 and half hours should be OK with Air Canada transfer with pre-clearance ...is that right?
Anything I need to know?
Thanks much!
BKK->ZRH->YYZ->USA, all in Business Class next week. ZRH->YYZ->USA on Air Canada connecting to Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation).
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 35 minutes. Arrival at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:45 PM.
Unfortunately, I will have a checked bag. I do have Global Entry.
Trying to wrap my head around the process.
Assume I need to collect my checked bag to go thru the pre-clearance process?
Any overwhelming concerns about the connection time?
From what I can glean from searching, 2 and half hours should be OK with Air Canada transfer with pre-clearance ...is that right?
Anything I need to know?
Thanks much!
I picked JFK just as a random destination city, however applies to every US destination.
https://www.torontopearson.com/en/co...estination=jfk
Jul 21, 2023 | 4:04 am
#45
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No, you do not need to pick up your bag, unless they tell you something differently at checkin, however by-inlarge you'll see your bags at the final destiniation
I picked JFK just as a random destination city, however applies to every US destination.
https://www.torontopearson.com/en/co...estination=jfk
I picked JFK just as a random destination city, however applies to every US destination.
https://www.torontopearson.com/en/co...estination=jfk
I found some posts on other forums about a camera system where you identify your checked bag via a photo during the immigration process. Is that how they handle it on this type of itinerary?
Overall, is 2.5 hours a typically comfortable amount of time for the connection?
I am flying out tomorrow so want to be prepared if I need to hustle.
Especially with the post above quoting
Many took the opportunity to fire shots at the airport, which has been in the hot seat since a disastrous spring and summer 2022 travel season that saw the airport clogged with lines and plagued with delays and cancellations.