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Toronto Pearson International Airport vs New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
Detailed comparison of YYZ and JFK on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 7.2/10. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leads on lounges at 8.4/10.
2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) · 50M+ passengers/year
7.6/ 10
How good is Toronto Pearson International Airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4),
passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9).
Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Toronto YYZ scores 7.6/10 — Canada's main hub. UP Express to downtown ~25 min. Air Canada Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-canada-2026 and /guides/toronto-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.6Very Good
On-time7.4Departure reliability
Experience7.5Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.8Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score7.8/10
Highlights
Primary UK–Canada gateway — Air Canada, BA direct from LHR; WestJet from LGW and MAN
T1 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and Plaza Premium; T3 BA Galleries for oneworld
UP Express train to Union Station ~25 min — best city access
NEXUS/Global Entry speeds US connections via Toronto for dual-destination trips
Overview
Canada's busiest airport and primary UK–Canada gateway — Air Canada, BA, and WestJet direct from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester.
UK–Canada routing
Air Canada and BA operate multiple daily LHR–YYZ frequencies. WestJet offers LGW and MAN direct — often cheapest economy on sale.
Compare YYZ against Montreal (YUL) and Vancouver (YVR) — Toronto wins on frequency and connection breadth.
New York, United States · JFK · #2 in this comparison
How good is New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.8),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 8.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
JFK (JFK) is New York's primary international airport, rated 7.2/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.4/10. Terminal 4 has the deepest lounge mix (Delta, Virgin, Centurion, Priority Pass). Terminal 8 is American's flagship hub. Allow extra time — security and terminal transfers are slower than European hubs. See /guides/jfk-airport-lounge-guide-2026 for terminal-by-terminal access.
FlightLogic Score7.2Very Good
On-time6.8Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.4Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.8
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score8.4/10
Highlights
Terminal 4 is the international hub — Delta Sky Club, Virgin Clubhouse, Amex Centurion, and Plaza Premium
Terminal 8 hosts American Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club for AA long-haul departures
No unified post-security connector — lounge access is terminal-specific; misconnects often require re-security
FlightLogic lounge score 8.4/10 — among the strongest US airport lounge ecosystems when you depart from the right terminal
Overview
Primary US gateway for transatlantic traffic — terminal-specific lounges, fragmented airside connections, and strong premium options in T4 and T8.
Terminal layout and lounge access
JFK is split across six terminals with no single airside link between all of them. Your lounge options depend entirely on which terminal your flight departs from — Amex Centurion in Terminal 4 is useless if you depart from Terminal 8 without a long landside transfer.
Terminal 4 serves Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and many SkyTeam and international carriers. Terminal 8 is American Airlines' home. JetBlue Mint Lounge in Terminal 5 is among the best domestic US airline lounges. British Airways still uses Terminal 7 on select departures.
UK traveller notes
Most UK–JFK routes arrive into T4 (Virgin, Delta, BA on some flights) or T8 (BA, AA). For connections onward within the US, verify whether your itinerary stays airside or requires baggage reclaim and re-check — many JFK connections are not protected through a single terminal.
Global Entry and Mobile Passport can shorten immigration; TSA PreCheck helps on domestic connections. Pair with /guides/jfk-airport-lounge-guide-2026 and Heathrow guides for round-trip transatlantic planning.
FAQ
Which is better, Toronto Pearson International Airport or New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 7.2/10. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leads on lounges at 8.4/10.
Which has better lounges, YYZ or JFK?
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) scores higher for lounges at 8.4/10, versus Toronto Pearson International Airport at 7.8/10.
Which airport is more on-time, YYZ or JFK?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 6.8/10.
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