Do I have too short a layover for customs in Toronto?
I'm flying from Saint Louis, MO to Montreal by way of Toronto: STL -> YYZ -> YUL. That will be YUL -> YYZ -> STL on the return. All flights were booked as one trip with Air Canada.
I have a roughly 90-minute layover on the way out and 150-minutes on the way back. My understanding is that I will actually go through customs at YYZ both directions. Normally I'm not worried about short layovers as I travel fairly light. However, this is the first time leaving the country for me and I don't know what to expect at customs.
I have nothing in my history that should be remotely suspicious. I'm traveling for a relatively well publicized conference and staying only the length of the conference. I will have nothing to declare either way (unless I pick up some maple syrup to bring back).
Best Answer
If you booked your ticket with a single carrier that means the carrier thinks this is enough time for you to make that change. And of all carriers, Air Canada should know the processing times at Toronto Pearson.
Both times seem like enough if your flights are on time. And if they are not then Air Canada is responsible for the delay and will get you to your destination. There are ways that you can be hurried through the customs line if you are on a flight that is due to depart shortly.
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