Toronto to Halifax flights
Halifax lies 1,264 km (785 mi) east of Toronto, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Toronto | Halifax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 471,559 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 19 km out | YHZ, 27 km out |
Clocks in Halifax are 1 h ahead of Toronto right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Toronto
Toronto is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 73 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 9 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 60 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 84 km).
Arriving in Halifax
Halifax is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,500 ft | 477 ft |
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Staying in Halifax
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Halifax. Of the 95 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (42), and 6 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 65,920 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Halifax from Toronto?
1,264 km (785 mi) in a straight line, east of Toronto.
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Halifax by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Halifax?
Halifax is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Halifax against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Toronto to Halifax flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Where can I stay in Halifax?
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Halifax, bookable on this site.
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.