Toronto to South Florida is the classic Canadian winter escape. Many families and retirees spend the cold months in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach and fly south once, return in spring, and add trips in between. Every passenger needs a passport, and you clear US Customs and Border Protection on arrival in Florida. A midsize or larger jet flies it non-stop and has room for the bags of a long stay.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International | YYZ / CYYZ | departure · 1,977 km to OPF | Toronto's main jet airport in Mississauga; mixed traffic with private terminals. Downtown Billy Bishop City Airport does not accept jets, only turboprops. |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive | OPF / KOPF | arrival | Business-aviation-focused airport in north Miami-Dade; suits Aventura, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach and the northern neighborhoods of Miami. |
| Miami International | MIA / KMIA | arrival · 1,989 km from YYZ | Miami's main airline airport, closest to downtown, Brickell and Coral Gables; private flights use it too, though many prefer Opa-locka. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,977 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 3 h 05 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 50 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 30 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 1.8 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 7.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| December to April | Peak season, with Canadians heading south for the winter. | Book early for the Christmas and March Break weeks. |
| June to November | Atlantic hurricane season in Florida (June 1 to November 30). | Watch the forecast for late-summer and fall trips. |
Your dates and group size for Miami.