Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 15,471

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −1.41%

In July 2025, Toronto Pearson International Airport handled 15,471 departing flights, a −1.41% year‑over‑year change as carriers trimmed marginal frequencies and upgauged select routes. The hub’s transborder and Europe summer demand remained resilient, keeping the 北美洲 network well connected from Toronto. The pattern suggests steady demand with capacity fine‑tuning rather than structural weakness.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 63.05%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +12.91 pp

Cancelled Flights: 321

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −52.02%

Departure OTP improved to 63.05% (up +12.91 pp) as weather proved milder than last year and ground flows were better balanced. Cancelled flights dropped to 321 (−52.02% YoY), reducing severe disruptions for passengers. Afternoon congestion and ATC flow programs can still trigger delays; booking morning departures and allowing buffer helps mitigate knock‑on effects.

Airlines Serving Toronto Pearson

Core carriers at Toronto Pearson International Airport include Air Canada (AC), WestJet (WS), and Air Transat (TS), plus major U.S. and European partners. The hub balances transborder frequencies with long‑haul links to Europe and Asia, underpinning Toronto’s role in North America.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Toronto Pearson International Airport should remain broadly stable with OTP near the current ~63.05% level; late‑afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks are the main risk windows. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes for security and connections, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly app.