Taxi · ~20–30 min downtown Hamilton (traffic-dependent)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
ERI7.2
YHM7.8+0.6
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
ERI5.8
YHM6.5+0.7
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ERI5.2
YHM6.5+1.3
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ERI6.8
YHM7.8+1.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ERI6.6
YHM7.0+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ERI2.0
YHM3.5+1.5
Best for
ERI
American / United Chicago–Charlotte hub connectionsBreeze Florida leisure (MCO / TPA)Published short/long-term parking table
YHM
GTA / Niagara travelers avoiding Pearson congestionPassengers using HSR Route 20 or Uber/Lyft to Hamilton GOAviation fans with time for the Warplane Heritage Museum
Watch out for
ERI
No Priority Pass loungeBreeze Florida frequencies vary / seasonal adds — confirm liveThin F&B vs PIT/CLE hubsNo published MCT
YHM
No Priority Pass on Canada indexNo dedicated VIP lounge sourcedParking daily max $33 with no extended-stay discountTim Hortons liquids blocked at CATSA — buy coffee airside at Dark HorseNo published MCT
Amenities and tips
ERI
AA / UA / Breeze mapPublished parking ratesCompact single terminal
AA/UA hubs + Breeze Florida
Official airlines page: American CLT + ORD, United ORD, Breeze MCO + TPA.
Single compact terminal
Walkable Lake Erie plant — no mega-hub transfer maze.
Thin vs PIT/CLE
Eat before long hub connections if you need more than cafe fare.
YHM
Dark Horse YHM (airside)HSR A Line Express Route 20Warplane Heritage MuseumPriority Pass
No Priority Pass at YHM
Canada PP index omits Hamilton. Plan Dark Horse airside or Tim Hortons landside.
ERI · Lake Erie gateway with **American** (CLT + ORD), **United** (ORD), and **Breeze** (MCO + TPA) nonstops — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; official parking **0–20 min free** long-term, daily max **$15** long-term / **$17** short-term.
YHM · Southern Ontario alternative to YYZ with strong HSR transit and rideshare links, Tim Hortons landside plus Dark Horse airside, and a free Warplane Heritage Museum option for same-day passengers — but no Priority Pass or dedicated VIP lounge on research day.
