Flights to Ajax
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ajax is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 38 km), Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ, 68 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 74 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 82 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 52 km (32 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 38 km (24 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Peterborough Regional Airport (regional) | YPQ | 68 km (42 mi) | 7,005 ft | 628 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 74 km (46 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,120 ft, YYZ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 569 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ajax
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax to New York City | United States | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajax to Brooklyn | United States | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajax to Chicago | United States | 736 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Ajax to Queens | United States | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Ajax to Montréal | Canada | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Ajax to Philadelphia | United States | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ajax to Manhattan | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ajax to The Bronx | United States | 540 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajax to Ottawa | Canada | 316 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Ajax to Columbus | United States | 543 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajax to Charlotte | United States | 971 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Ajax to Indianapolis | United States | 744 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Ajax to Washington | United States | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Ajax to Nashville | United States | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Ajax to Boston | United States | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Ajax to Detroit | United States | 367 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Ajax to Memphis | United States | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Ajax to Louisville | United States | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ajax to Baltimore | United States | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajax to Milwaukee | United States | 722 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Ajax to Québec | Canada | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Ajax to Atlanta | United States | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ajax to Shanghai | China | 11,411 km (7,091 mi) | about 15 h 23 min |
| Ajax to Chengdu | China | 11,723 km (7,284 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Ajax to Beijing | China | 10,574 km (6,570 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Ajax to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,155 km (5,068 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Ajax to Tianjin | China | 10,644 km (6,614 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| Ajax to Wuhan | China | 11,629 km (7,226 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Ajax to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,205 km (6,962 mi) | about 15 h 7 min |
| Ajax to Xi’an | China | 11,292 km (7,017 mi) | about 15 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ajax?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the closest large airport at 52 km (32 mi). The others, YTZ, YPQ, YCM, YLK, IAG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YYZ from Ajax city centre?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ajax on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.