Toronto to Jersey City flights
Jersey City lies 549 km (341 mi) south-east of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 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.
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| Toronto | Jersey City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 264,290 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 19 km out | EWR, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | M5A | 07097–07399 |
What changes when you arrive in Jersey City
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Jersey City
Jersey City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 18 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 27 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 14 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 49 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 27 km (17 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jersey City from Toronto?
549 km (341 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Toronto.
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Jersey City by air?
About 1 h 27 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 Jersey City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Toronto to Jersey City flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Jersey City also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN.
What currency do I need in Jersey City?
The Dollar (USD).
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.