Private charter between Buffalo and Toronto starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Buffalo (BUF) to Toronto (YYZ), and from Toronto (YYZ) back to Buffalo (BUF).
As the crow flies, Buffalo to Toronto is roughly 109 kilometres — 68 miles, or 59 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Buffalo and Toronto, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 37 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 33 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Buffalo, United States: Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Niagara Falls International Airport, Genesee County Airport, Niagara District Airport and Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport.
Toronto, Canada: Toronto Pearson International Airport, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, Region of Waterloo International Airport and Niagara District Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo → Toronto | 27 | 22 min | 17 min | Pilatus PC-12 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (3), Bombardier Challenger (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Toronto → Buffalo | 175 | 20 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (20), Cessna Citation CJ3 (18), Pilatus PC-12 (11), Bombardier Challenger (10) |
202 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
202 business-aviation flights were tracked between Buffalo and Toronto from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.9 a week, on 148 separate days.
89% were jets and 11% turboprops. 27 flights set out from the Buffalo side and 175 from the Toronto side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (29 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) – 202 flights |
| Toronto | Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – 173 flights; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) – 16 flights; Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) – 8 flights; John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) – 2 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | Toronto Pearson International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBUF / BUF | CYYZ / YYZ |
| Longest hard runway | 8,829 ft | 11,120 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | ASP/CONC |
| Field elevation | 728 ft | 569 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Buffalo to Toronto can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Buffalo Niagara International Airport has 8,829 ft and Toronto Pearson International Airport 11,120 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 109 km.
Alternates within range: Niagara Falls International Airport (9,826 ft, 25 km) · Genesee County Airport (5,499 ft, 47 km) · Niagara District Airport (5,000 ft, 45 km) · Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (6,000 ft, 67 km) · John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (10,006 ft, 61 km) · Region of Waterloo International Airport (7,003 ft, 65 km) · Niagara District Airport (5,000 ft, 65 km) · Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (3,988 ft, 20 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Buffalo and Toronto.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Travel Buffalo–Toronto with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Buffalo–Toronto is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 37 min gate to gate over 109 km (68 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Buffalo–Toronto charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Toronto to Buffalo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 202 business-aviation flights between Buffalo and Toronto – about 3.9 a week, flown on 148 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (29 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) – 202 flights on the Buffalo side, and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – 173 flights; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) – 16 flights; Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) – 8 flights; John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) – 2 flights on the Toronto side.
89% of the tracked flights were jets and 11% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger 350.
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