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# Best Airlines for UK–Canada Flights (2026): Toronto, Air Canada & WestJet

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.

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## Airlines compared

Air Canada: Star Alliance, Maple Leaf lounge, multiple daily LHR–YYZ. WestJet: lowest sale fares LGW/MAN, no lounge included.

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.

## Beyond Toronto

Montreal and Vancouver have direct UK service but Toronto offers highest frequency and connection breadth.

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.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Best airline UK to Toronto?

Air Canada for product and Star Alliance; WestJet for lowest economy; BA for Avios collectors.

### How long is the flight UK to Toronto?

Approximately 7–8 hours from London. Manchester–Toronto ~7.5 hrs on Air Transat/WestJet seasonal.

Written by [James Chen](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/james-chen/)

Senior Editor, Middle East & Asia

James covers Gulf carriers and premium Asian airlines, with a focus on business and first class hard product. Based between London and Singapore, he books every review flight himself — no press trips.