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Air Canada Terminal at Pearson: YYZ Airline Directory
Which Pearson terminal your airline uses, and how to confirm it before you travel.
Written and reviewed by Rao Asif · Founder & CEO, Pearson Toronto Limo. Verified August 2026.
Quick answer: Air Canada operates from Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson, along with United, Air India, Emirates, Lufthansa and other Star Alliance and international carriers. WestJet, American, Delta, British Airways, Qatar Airways and others operate from Terminal 3. Always confirm your specific flight before travelling, since codeshare and operating-airline details can differ. Call +1 (905) 872-6411.
Air Canada's terminal at Pearson
Air Canada operates from Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson, across its domestic, U.S. and international services. That covers Air Canada's current Pearson operation generally - your actual flight details should still be checked before you leave for the airport, particularly for a codeshare booking or a schedule change.
Full airline-to-terminal directory
| Terminal 1 airlines | Terminal 3 airlines |
|---|---|
| Air Canada | WestJet |
| Air China | Aer Lingus |
| Air India | AeroMexico |
| Air North | Air France |
| Avianca Airlines | Air Transat |
| Copa Airlines | Alaska Airlines |
| Egyptair | American Airlines |
| Emirates | British Airways |
| Ethiopian | Cathay Pacific |
| Etihad | China Eastern / China Southern |
| EVA Air | Delta |
| ITA Airways | Finnair |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Iberia |
| Lufthansa | Icelandair |
| Royal Air Maroc | KLM |
| Swiss International Air Lines | Korean Air |
| TAP Air Portugal | Porter Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines | Qatar Airways |
| United Airlines | Saudia / Scandinavian Airlines |
| Sun Country / Virgin Atlantic |
This reflects Pearson's current airline directory. It is a reliable first check, not a replacement for verifying your specific operating flight.
Quick lookup: common airlines
| Search | Current terminal |
|---|---|
| Air Canada terminal Pearson | Terminal 1 |
| United terminal Toronto Pearson | Terminal 1 |
| Emirates terminal Pearson | Terminal 1 |
| WestJet terminal Pearson | Terminal 3 |
| American Airlines terminal Toronto | Terminal 3 |
| Delta terminal Pearson | Terminal 3 |
| British Airways terminal Pearson | Terminal 3 |
| Qatar Airways terminal Pearson | Terminal 3 |
| Porter terminal Pearson | Terminal 3 |
What "operated by" means for your flight
The airline on your ticket is not always the airline running the aircraft. When a booking differs from the operating carrier, Pearson's guidance says the itinerary should show "operated by" followed by the airline actually flying the route - and that operating airline is the one to check against the terminal directory, not the brand that sold the ticket. This matters most for codeshare bookings, where searching only the ticketing airline can point you to the wrong terminal.
How to confirm your terminal before you travel
- Open your current booking or airline app for the departure terminal.
- Check the terminal and gate printed on your boarding pass.
- Identify the operating airline if your ticket shows a codeshare.
- Search your flight number in Pearson's current departure or arrival information.
- Recheck on travel day - a gate or terminal detail can change after you first looked.
Neither "domestic" nor "international" maps to one terminal - both buildings handle all three categories, and your specific flight is the only reliable source.
Related reading: Terminal 1 vs Terminal 3 · Pearson airport hub.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal is Air Canada at Pearson?
Air Canada operates from Terminal 1. Confirm your specific flight number in Pearson's current flight information before travelling.
What terminal does WestJet use at Toronto Pearson?
WestJet operates from Terminal 3, across its domestic, U.S. and international services.
Is Terminal 1 the domestic terminal at Pearson?
No - there is no single domestic terminal. Domestic flights operate from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 depending on the airline, so check your specific flight.
What terminal is American Airlines at Toronto Pearson?
Terminal 3. Confirm the specific flight number with Pearson's current flight information rather than relying on an older listing.
How do I check my airline's terminal at Pearson?
Check your booking or boarding pass for the operating airline and flight number, then search that flight in Pearson's current arrivals or departures information, and recheck on travel day.
Rates and travel information on this page were verified August 2026 against official Toronto Pearson (GTAA) and public transit sources.
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