YYZ connection - how much time needed?
Aug 11, 2023 | 7:52 pm
#46
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With the usual caveats about YMMV, what would be the recommended time for going DL/AA/UA to AF at YYZ. We won't check a bag to avoid any issues on that front and will be flying J.
I would fly Air Canada on the direct from RDU but it lands at 5pm for the 615pm AF departure and I'm not willing to get that risky (especially because that flight gets canceled fairly often -- I've experienced it first hand), so I'm instead thinking that I'd rather do something like RDU - CLT - YYZ (could do RDU - LGA/JFK/EWR - YYZ on DL/UA but I'm thinking that avoiding NYC would be a good call).
Going via CLT, would land at 315pm so a 3 hour layover -- seems like that should be sufficient?
I would fly Air Canada on the direct from RDU but it lands at 5pm for the 615pm AF departure and I'm not willing to get that risky (especially because that flight gets canceled fairly often -- I've experienced it first hand), so I'm instead thinking that I'd rather do something like RDU - CLT - YYZ (could do RDU - LGA/JFK/EWR - YYZ on DL/UA but I'm thinking that avoiding NYC would be a good call).
Going via CLT, would land at 315pm so a 3 hour layover -- seems like that should be sufficient?
Aug 12, 2023 | 8:06 am
#47
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With the usual caveats about YMMV, what would be the recommended time for going DL/AA/UA to AF at YYZ. We won't check a bag to avoid any issues on that front and will be flying J.
I would fly Air Canada on the direct from RDU but it lands at 5pm for the 615pm AF departure and I'm not willing to get that risky (especially because that flight gets canceled fairly often -- I've experienced it first hand), so I'm instead thinking that I'd rather do something like RDU - CLT - YYZ (could do RDU - LGA/JFK/EWR - YYZ on DL/UA but I'm thinking that avoiding NYC would be a good call).
Going via CLT, would land at 315pm so a 3 hour layover -- seems like that should be sufficient?
I would fly Air Canada on the direct from RDU but it lands at 5pm for the 615pm AF departure and I'm not willing to get that risky (especially because that flight gets canceled fairly often -- I've experienced it first hand), so I'm instead thinking that I'd rather do something like RDU - CLT - YYZ (could do RDU - LGA/JFK/EWR - YYZ on DL/UA but I'm thinking that avoiding NYC would be a good call).
Going via CLT, would land at 315pm so a 3 hour layover -- seems like that should be sufficient?
Aug 13, 2023 | 7:25 pm
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With the usual caveats about YMMV, what would be the recommended time for going DL/AA/UA to AF at YYZ. We won't check a bag to avoid any issues on that front and will be flying J.
I would fly Air Canada on the direct from RDU but it lands at 5pm for the 615pm AF departure and I'm not willing to get that risky (especially because that flight gets canceled fairly often -- I've experienced it first hand), so I'm instead thinking that I'd rather do something like RDU - CLT - YYZ (could do RDU - LGA/JFK/EWR - YYZ on DL/UA but I'm thinking that avoiding NYC would be a good call).
Going via CLT, would land at 315pm so a 3 hour layover -- seems like that should be sufficient?
I would fly Air Canada on the direct from RDU but it lands at 5pm for the 615pm AF departure and I'm not willing to get that risky (especially because that flight gets canceled fairly often -- I've experienced it first hand), so I'm instead thinking that I'd rather do something like RDU - CLT - YYZ (could do RDU - LGA/JFK/EWR - YYZ on DL/UA but I'm thinking that avoiding NYC would be a good call).
Going via CLT, would land at 315pm so a 3 hour layover -- seems like that should be sufficient?
Any other plan is tempting fate.
AF will not protect you on an non AF ticketed inbound.
AC 5pm arrival + a terminal change for a AF 615pm departure at YYZ? I am betting against that happening.
Aug 14, 2023 | 10:18 pm
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DL YYZ arrival (T3) to AF departure (T3). You will bypass CBSA immigration and be directed to intl departure after a travel document check.
Any other plan is tempting fate.
AF will not protect you on an non AF ticketed inbound.
AC 5pm arrival + a terminal change for a AF 615pm departure at YYZ? I am betting against that happening.
Any other plan is tempting fate.
AF will not protect you on an non AF ticketed inbound.
AC 5pm arrival + a terminal change for a AF 615pm departure at YYZ? I am betting against that happening.
Aug 17, 2023 | 12:10 pm
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Hi,
ZRH->YYZ->DEN on Air Canada connecting further in DEN to PHX on United (one ticket)
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 20 minutes. Arrival on a Saturday at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:30 PM.
Business / US resident / TSA Pre (not that it will help / Global Entry and hand luggage only
How tight/easy is a 2h 20m connection in YYZ? Looks as if there is a security check involved and as far as I can tell I don't need to fill out any Canada paperwork i.e. ArriveCan ... but I might be wrong
ZRH->YYZ->DEN on Air Canada connecting further in DEN to PHX on United (one ticket)
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 20 minutes. Arrival on a Saturday at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:30 PM.
Business / US resident / TSA Pre (not that it will help / Global Entry and hand luggage only
How tight/easy is a 2h 20m connection in YYZ? Looks as if there is a security check involved and as far as I can tell I don't need to fill out any Canada paperwork i.e. ArriveCan ... but I might be wrong
Aug 17, 2023 | 2:53 pm
#52
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Hi,
ZRH->YYZ->DEN on Air Canada connecting further in DEN to PHX on United (one ticket)
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 20 minutes. Arrival on a Saturday at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:30 PM.
Business / US resident / TSA Pre (not that it will help / Global Entry and hand luggage only
How tight/easy is a 2h 20m connection in YYZ? Looks as if there is a security check involved and as far as I can tell I don't need to fill out any Canada paperwork i.e. ArriveCan ... but I might be wrong
ZRH->YYZ->DEN on Air Canada connecting further in DEN to PHX on United (one ticket)
Connection time at YYZ is 2 hours, 20 minutes. Arrival on a Saturday at 4:10 PM, Departure at 6:30 PM.
Business / US resident / TSA Pre (not that it will help / Global Entry and hand luggage only
How tight/easy is a 2h 20m connection in YYZ? Looks as if there is a security check involved and as far as I can tell I don't need to fill out any Canada paperwork i.e. ArriveCan ... but I might be wrong
correct, no ArriveCAN required.
are you a US lawful permanent resident? Read the bit about #4 here to make sure youre exempt from the Canadian eTA
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/facts.html
Last edited by tecate55; Aug 17, 2023 at 2:59 pm
Aug 17, 2023 | 3:40 pm
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youll be fine. You can use Canadian priority security check lanes by flashing your global entry card to the security guard. (New thing since late June).
correct, no ArriveCAN required.
are you a US lawful permanent resident? Read the bit about #4 here to make sure youre exempt from the Canadian eTA
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...eta/facts.html
correct, no ArriveCAN required.
are you a US lawful permanent resident? Read the bit about #4 here to make sure youre exempt from the Canadian eTA
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...eta/facts.html
Sep 4, 2023 | 3:25 pm
#55
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AC might check your bags all the way through to Europe or you might have to pick them up in YYZ and recheck them the next day due to the long layover.
Sep 27, 2023 | 8:08 pm
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Hello there,
I am looking at an overnight connection in YYZ from DCA-YEG (landing at 10:15pm and departing to YEG at 8ish AM) in Business Class. It's a USA-Dom connection so I will be passing through immigration. I am curious if I could stay airside in the domestic terminal after crossing immigration at YYZ.
I don't want to get an overnight accommodation away from the airport. I would prefer staying inside the terminal overnight and heading to the Maple Leaf lounges at 5AM when it opens up.
I am looking at an overnight connection in YYZ from DCA-YEG (landing at 10:15pm and departing to YEG at 8ish AM) in Business Class. It's a USA-Dom connection so I will be passing through immigration. I am curious if I could stay airside in the domestic terminal after crossing immigration at YYZ.
I don't want to get an overnight accommodation away from the airport. I would prefer staying inside the terminal overnight and heading to the Maple Leaf lounges at 5AM when it opens up.
Sep 28, 2023 | 2:43 am
#57
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T3 definitely not. T1 I dont believe you can stay airside all night. Once you clear Cdn immigration you will be landside and security will likely be closed. Even if security is open you wont have a same-day boarding pass.
Jan 4, 2024 | 5:07 pm
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We have a 1hr 45 connection LHR-YYZCUN, given both flights are international and on AC Im guessing this should be ok? No need to immigrations and picking up/dropping bags (if checked through)?
Jan 4, 2024 | 7:14 pm
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Should be with the usual caveats. Should be a cursory passport check before you go back to the international departure area.