Dulles to Thunder Bay (IAD–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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879 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YTZ Toronto 4h 24m ACPDTS → PDTS Toronto (YTZ) to Thunder Bay flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 35m ACAVCM → ACEKF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Thunder Bay flights
YOW Ottawa 12h 38m ACAVUA → PDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay flights
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Dulles to Thunder Bay
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
879 mi 2h 8m nonstop

IAD–YQT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes YQT Routes IAD Live Flights YQT Live Flights IAD Delays YQT Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YTZ ~4h 24m YYZ ~4h 35m YOW ~12h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → YQT
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQT → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → YQT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thunder Bay is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
879 mi / 1,415 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance879 mi / 1,415 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: YQT
Full nameThunder Bay International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Thunder_Bay
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 879 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Billy Bishop Toronto City, Toronto Pearson and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YQT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to YQT

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to YQT is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 879 miles (1,415 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Toronto Pearson and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.