Flights to Vaughan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Vaughan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 21 km (13 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, 82 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 25 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 72 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 82 km (51 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 25 km (16 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 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 Vaughan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan to New York City | United States | 570 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Vaughan to Brooklyn | United States | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Vaughan to Chicago | United States | 700 km (435 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Vaughan to Queens | United States | 583 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Vaughan to Montréal | Canada | 503 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Vaughan to Philadelphia | United States | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Vaughan to Manhattan | United States | 567 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Vaughan to The Bronx | United States | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Vaughan to Ottawa | Canada | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Vaughan to Columbus | United States | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Vaughan to Charlotte | United States | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Vaughan to Indianapolis | United States | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Vaughan to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Vaughan to Washington | United States | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Vaughan to Nashville | United States | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Vaughan to Boston | United States | 704 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Vaughan to Detroit | United States | 333 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Vaughan to Memphis | United States | 1,322 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Vaughan to Louisville | United States | 812 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Vaughan to Baltimore | United States | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Vaughan to Milwaukee | United States | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Vaughan to Québec | Canada | 727 km (452 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Vaughan to Shanghai | China | 11,401 km (7,084 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
| Vaughan to Chengdu | China | 11,723 km (7,284 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Vaughan to Beijing | China | 10,568 km (6,567 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Vaughan to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,184 km (5,086 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Vaughan to Tianjin | China | 10,638 km (6,610 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Vaughan to Wuhan | China | 11,622 km (7,222 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Vaughan to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,221 km (6,972 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Vaughan to Xi’an | China | 11,290 km (7,015 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 Vaughan?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, YHM, YTZ, YLK, YCM, YKF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YYZ from Vaughan city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Vaughan 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.