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Best airline UK to Toronto?
Toronto (/airports/toronto) is the primary UK–Canada gateway. Air Canada (#16) from LHR with Maple Leaf lounge; WestJet from LGW/MAN for lowest economy; BA for Avios redemptions. UP Express train to downtown ~25 min. NEXUS speeds US connections via YYZ. The full guide below covers terminals, access rules, opening hours, worked examples and FAQs.
Air Canada: Star Alliance, Maple Leaf lounge, multiple daily LHR–YYZ. WestJet: lowest sale fares LGW/MAN, no lounge included.
BA: Avios redemptions on oneworld metal; Galleries lounge YYZ T3. Compare against Air Canada Aeroplan transfers from Amex MR UK.
Montreal and Vancouver have direct UK service but Toronto offers highest frequency and connection breadth.
Dual US–Canada trips: NEXUS/Global Entry at YYZ for Pre-Cleared US connections.
Check cover, card costs, points value and foreign exchange before you book. These guides explain the trade-offs and where to confirm current terms for your trip.
Air Canada for product and Star Alliance; WestJet for lowest economy; BA for Avios collectors.
Approximately 7–8 hours from London. Manchester–Toronto ~7.5 hrs on Air Transat/WestJet seasonal.