Toronto to New York Flights

New York City is a popular destination for both business and pleasure travelers. The attractions of New York City include the culturally diverse neighborhoods and the entertainment avenues. The city is also a world center of fashion, trade and international diplomacy. Use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Toronto to New York.

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto is Canada's commercial, financial, cultural and entertainment capital. The city is located in the south of Ontario and offers delightful attractions that include the Royal Ontario Museum, the CN Tower, the Ontario Science Center, the Toronto Zoo and Casa Loma. Toronto also offers a great shopping experience in the underground walkway located in downtown. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the urban agglomeration known as Golden Horseshoe are served by Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada's busiest and largest airport. It is situated 14 miles to the northwest of downtown Toronto and offers direct flights to international destinations like New York via airlines, including Air Canada, Delta, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Transat, WestJet, and Air Canada Express. To get to the airport, you can board the Airport Rocket bus at Union Station, which takes about 45 minutes and charges CAN $3. Taxi services cost from CAN $40 to $50, and Limos charge between CAN $45 and CAN $55, taking between 30 and 40 minutes. When traveling from outside of the GTA, you will be charged per kilometer. A cheaper transport alternative from downtown is the Airport Express Shuttle, which charges CAN $23.59 per trip.

Prior to your flight, visit Caffè Ritazza for a taste of local cuisines, such as a ciabatta sandwich and hot chocolate made with milk, Belgian couverture and zippy orange syrup. If you prefer classic American fries or Greek chicken souvlaki, visit the Red Rocket 192 Grill. The best coffee at the airport is found at Tim Hortons.

New York

New York is the most populous city in the United States. It is home to the New York Stock Exchange, which is the world's largest stock exchange market. The presence of the United Nations Headquarters in the city also makes it an important center for international diplomacy. The city comprises of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island.

Touring New York City

The city is served by Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). To get to the New York Subway from LGA, you can use the MTA Bus Company or the MTA New York City Transit. However, if you love traveling in comfort, sedan limousines are available at a price range of between $40 and $150. Traveling from JFK to Manhattan by taxi will cost you a flat fee of $45. Newark Liberty International Airport has buses, helicopters, trains and taxis to transport you to downtown New York.

Though the city experiences cold and damp winters, its climate is classified as a humid, subtropical climate. The coldest month is January, which experiences an average low temperature of 27 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest period is from June to August, as the temperatures stay above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The best time to visit is from January to August, as it's easy to bag a bargain travel deal.

While in NYC, visit the Tenement Museum, The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ground Zero Museum, which is located just 2 miles from the city's center and features more than 100 photographs shot by Gary Marlon Suson. Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are also among the must-see attractions.

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