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.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: A direct flight from Toronto, Ontario to LaGuardia Airport in New York City is approximately 1.5 hours to under 2 hours in length. Depends where in Ontario you are flying from. Last year I flew from Windsor (Detroit airport) to LaGuardia and it was about an hour and 20 minutes. I don't know where these people are coming up with 2 1/2 hours out of Toronto. I fly to Florida in that period of time.