Cheap flights to London, Ontario
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Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Airport
YXU
Currency
Canadian dollar
Time zone
UTC-5
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Forest City
London, Ontario: the green, musical city
In southwestern Ontario, roughly halfway between Toronto and Detroit and between Lake Huron and Lake Erie, London goes by the nickname The Forest City: tourism sources count more than 200 parks and green spaces and over four million trees. A university town built around Western University, it is also Canada's first UNESCO City of Music, designated in November 2021.
Not the British capital
The shared name is part of local identity. London was named in 1793 by John Graves Simcoe after the English city, and its river became the Thames, which runs through town in North and South branches meeting at the Forks.
Along the Thames
Parks, trails and Storybook Gardens
Springbank Park and Storybook Gardens
The Thames shapes the city's riverside parks and trails, which are good for walking or cycling; the Thames Valley Parkway alone runs 110 km. Springbank Park is home to Storybook Gardens, an open-air park for families built around fairy tales. Victoria Park downtown draws about a million visitors a year, and Westminster Ponds is a 200-hectare urban sanctuary with six ponds.
Heritage
The birthplace of insulin
Banting House
Frederick Banting lived and practised in London from July 1920 to May 1921, and woke one night in autumn 1920 with the idea that led to insulin. His house at 442 Adelaide Street North, a National Historic Site of Canada since 1997, is a museum, and the Flame of Hope next door will burn until a cure for diabetes is found.
Eldon House
The city's oldest surviving residence, built in 1834 and home to the Harris family for four generations, with gardens.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
An open-air museum showing rural Ontario life from 1820 to 1920.
Landmarks
Blackfriars Bridge, Labatt Memorial Park and the Roundhouse
Blackfriars Street Bridge
Built in 1875, it crosses the Thames with a span of 65.8 m, according to Wikivoyage
Labatt Memorial Park
Described by Wikivoyage as the oldest continuously used baseball park in the world, in use since 1877
The Roundhouse and St. Peter's Basilica
The former locomotive repair shop, the Roundhouse, dates from 1887 (Wikipedia FR); St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica was built in 1885 (Wikipedia DE)
Add Victoria Park in the heart of downtown (about 6 hectares) and the 30 km of trails in Springbank Park (Wikivoyage). The Flame of Hope next to Banting House will burn until a cure for diabetes is found.
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Museums
Art, archaeology and the pioneer past
| Museum | Why go |
|---|---|
| Museum London | Where the two branches of the Thames meet: art and history, with over 5,000 artworks and 45,000 artifacts according to Wikivoyage; admission by donation, per Wikivoyage (check hours) |
| Museum of Ontario Archaeology | Linked to Western University: 11,000 years of history and the remains of a 15th-century Neutral village of 19 longhouses |
| Royal Canadian Regiment Museum | One of Canada's oldest museums, about the regiment, at Wolseley Barracks |
| Fanshawe Pioneer Village | Open-air museum of rural Ontario life between 1820 and 1920 |
| London Children's Museum | Hands-on projects for children and adults, opened in 1975 |
| Secrets of Radar Museum | A museum on the history of radar, housed at Parkwood Hospital (opened in 2003) |
| Jet Aircraft Museum | An aviation museum at the airport, open a few days a week according to Wikivoyage |
City of Music
Festivals, concert halls and Richmond Row
The UNESCO title comes alive outdoors at festivals such as Rock the Park and Sunfest, and indoors at Canada Life Place, the London Music Hall, Aeolian Hall and the Grand Theatre, whose season runs from September to May.
After dark
Richmond Row and downtown are the centre of bars and pubs, fed by a large student population.
Eating and drinking
Covent Garden Market and craft beer
Covent Garden Market, in the city centre for nearly two centuries, is one of Canada's largest year-round markets, with fresh local produce, restaurants and a weekly farmers' market. London also claims the widest choice of craft breweries in southwestern Ontario, including Toboggan Brewing, London Brewing and Forked River.
Food and drink
Covent Garden Market, London beer and festivals
Covent Garden Market
The covered market downtown has over 30 food vendors according to Wikivoyage, plus a weekly farmers' market. It is the simplest place to start tasting the region
Neighbourhood cooking
Wikivoyage lists Prince Albert's Diner, known for its milkshakes, Billy's Deli, with Mennonite-style breakfast, and Stobie's Pizza, often open late at night. Wortley Village has a row of neighbourhood restaurants
Beer and festivals
The Labatt and Carling breweries were founded in London (Wikipedia FR), and Labatt brewery tours are offered. Among festivals, Wikipedia FR names London Rib-Fest, presented as Canada's biggest barbecue festival, and the International Food Festival
There is no single signature dish: London is a place for North American and international cooking built on Ontario produce. Tipping is customary in Canadian restaurants, and bars generally close around 2:30 a.m., with last call around 2 a.m. (Wikivoyage).
Around London
Stratford, Toronto and the border
Stratford
About 60 km north, a town known for the Stratford Festival, founded in 1953 and running from May to October.
Toronto
About 200 km to the northeast, roughly two hours by road.
Windsor and Detroit
To the southwest, about 190 to 200 km away on the US border.
Distances
Toronto is about 200 km to the north-east, 2 h 15 to 2 h 30 by train or 2 h 15 to 3 h by bus according to Wikivoyage. Windsor is about 200 km to the south-west, Detroit about 190 km and Buffalo about 230 km (Wikipedia EN). Highways 401 and 402 link the city to the surrounding network.
Climate
Four real seasons: cold, snowy winters and warm summers
Winter (December to February)
Cold and snowy: January averages about -5.4 C and the city gets 194 cm of snow a year (Wikipedia EN). Highs around -2 C and lows around -9 C according to Wikivoyage.
Spring (March to May)
A gradual thaw: highs of about 12 C in April and 19 C in May, with nights still cool.
Summer (June to August)
Warm and humid: highs of about 27 C in July according to Wikivoyage, frequent thunderstorms and occasional heatwaves with a high humidex.
Autumn (September to November)
Mild then cool: about 22 C in September and 15 C in October. Autumn colour and festivals make it a good time.
Figures to remember
A humid continental climate (Koppen Dfb) with about 1,011 mm of precipitation a year, spread through the year (Wikipedia EN). Thunderstorms can bring occasional tornadoes according to Wikipedia EN. There is no reversed southern season: London is in the northern hemisphere.
Best time to go
June to September for parks, festivals such as Sunfest in July and the Western Fair in early September (Wikivoyage). Winter suits snow lovers, but roads can be snowy, so allow a margin.
Getting to London
London International Airport
London International
A regional airport on the east side of the city, with year-round flights to Toronto Pearson and Calgary, and seasonal sun routes.
The city is built around the car, with a local bus network, London Transit. VIA Rail trains reach Toronto in about two and a quarter to two and a half hours.
From the airport
Wikivoyage lists bus route 36 (Airport Industrial) between the airport and the city, and taxis are also available. We give no exact distance to downtown because no open source states it: the airport lies on the east side of the city. For getting beyond downtown, a rental car is the simplest option.
Getting around
London Transit buses, car, train and coach
London Transit
Buses run about every 5 minutes downtown and every 15 to 60 minutes elsewhere; major routes stop around midnight (Wikivoyage). The cash fare, $3.50 for 90 minutes according to Wikivoyage, should be checked before travel, and children aged 12 and under ride free
By car
The city is built around the car: a general 50 km/h limit, street parking often free or moderate, but banned overnight in autumn and winter (Wikivoyage)
Train and coach
VIA Rail reaches Toronto and Windsor, and FlixBus links Toronto, Hamilton and Detroit. By coach allow about 3 h 30 to 3 h 45 to Detroit (Wikivoyage)
After midnight, when buses stop, you will need a taxi. On foot or by bike, downtown, Richmond Row and the Thames trails are easy to cover.
Budget and length of stay
A mid-range budget, with a car to plan for
Price level
London is a mid-sized Ontario city: a mid-range budget (our estimate; we publish no prices because they are not cross-checked). Museums, parks and trails are modest costs; lodging, restaurants and a rental car weigh more
Flights and alerts
The flight is the most variable cost. SniperAir watches prices to YXU, compares them with the route's history and alerts you; it does not sell or book tickets. Also compare Toronto (YYZ), about 200 km away
Precautions
As in any city, keep your belongings with you and check your own country's travel advice before you go. In winter, check the weather before driving.
By length of stay
What to do in London by length of stay
The essentials
Banting House, Covent Garden Market, Museum London and a walk in Springbank Park.
At your own pace
Add Eldon House, the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, Fanshawe Pioneer Village and a concert near Richmond Row.
With the surroundings
Plan Stratford and its festival, or a trip to Toronto or Detroit.
In pictures
London and the Thames River in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to London, Ontario
Which airport serves London, Ontario?
London International Airport (YXU), a regional airport with year-round flights to Toronto Pearson and Calgary and seasonal sun routes.
Why is London called the Forest City?
Because it counts more than 200 parks and green spaces and millions of trees along the Thames River.
What is there to see in London, Ontario?
Museum London, Banting House, the birthplace of insulin, Eldon House, Covent Garden Market, Springbank Park and Storybook Gardens.
Is London far from Toronto?
About 200 km, roughly two hours by road or a little over two hours by train. Stratford and its Shakespeare festival are about 60 km north.
How much does a flight to London usually cost?
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When is the best time to visit London, Ontario?
June to September for parks and festivals; winter is cold and snowy, with about 194 cm of snow a year.
How do I get around London?
By London Transit bus, by car (the city is built around it) or by taxi, especially after midnight when major routes stop.
What should I eat in London?
Produce from Covent Garden Market, the city's beers (Labatt and Carling were born here) and neighbourhood cooking, with London Rib-Fest as the festival.
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