10 hilariously insightful foreign words. Braai is the South African word for barbecue, plural braaie, and refers to a meal cooked over an open fire, usually outdoors. Originally it was derived from an Afrikaans word, braaivleis, meaning grilled meat, but it is now a universally used term in South Africa.
Toronto, ON (YTO) to New York, NY (NYC) Shortest Flight Duration 1 hour 27 mins.
If you're travelling to the U.S. from Toronto Pearson Airport on a flight departing before 10 am, note that wait times are longer than usual at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). For this reason, you should arrive at the airport three (3) hours before your flight's scheduled departure time. Pre-board security screening for departures to the U.S. at Toronto-Pearson opens to passengers at 4:00 AM and, as of July 24th, 2016, at 03:30 AM.