Flights to St. Catharines
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
St. Catharines is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 56 km), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 64 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 6 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 25 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 52 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 49 km (30 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 56 km (35 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 64 km (40 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 52 km (32 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,829 ft, BUF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 728 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from St. Catharines
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines to New York City | United States | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| St. Catharines to Brooklyn | United States | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| St. Catharines to Chicago | United States | 704 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| St. Catharines to Queens | United States | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| St. Catharines to Montréal | Canada | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| St. Catharines to Philadelphia | United States | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| St. Catharines to Manhattan | United States | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| St. Catharines to The Bronx | United States | 514 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| St. Catharines to Ottawa | Canada | 376 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| St. Catharines to Jacksonville | United States | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| St. Catharines to Columbus | United States | 474 km (295 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| St. Catharines to Charlotte | United States | 894 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| St. Catharines to Indianapolis | United States | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| St. Catharines to Washington | United States | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| St. Catharines to Nashville | United States | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| St. Catharines to Boston | United States | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| St. Catharines to Detroit | United States | 324 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| St. Catharines to Memphis | United States | 1,288 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| St. Catharines to Louisville | United States | 775 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| St. Catharines to Baltimore | United States | 484 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| St. Catharines to Milwaukee | United States | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| St. Catharines to Québec | Canada | 749 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| St. Catharines to Shanghai | China | 11,478 km (7,132 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
| St. Catharines to Chongqing | China | 11,906 km (7,398 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| St. Catharines to Chengdu | China | 11,798 km (7,331 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
| St. Catharines to Beijing | China | 10,644 km (6,614 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| St. Catharines to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,218 km (5,107 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| St. Catharines to Tianjin | China | 10,714 km (6,657 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| St. Catharines to Wuhan | China | 11,699 km (7,269 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| St. Catharines to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,281 km (7,010 mi) | about 15 h 13 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 St. Catharines?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the closest large airport at 49 km (30 mi). The others, YHM, YYZ, YCM, IAG, YTZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUF from St. Catharines city centre?
49 km (30 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to St. Catharines 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.