Kelowna to Thunder Bay (YLW–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
YYC Calgary 5h 5m ACDEF8 → WS Calgary (YYC) to Thunder Bay flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 5m ACBAPD → ACEKF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Thunder Bay flights
YWG Winnipeg 11h 35m WS → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Thunder Bay flights
YOW Ottawa 19h 3m PDTS → PDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kelowna to Thunder Bay
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YLW and YQT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YLW Routes YQT Routes YLW Live Flights YQT Live Flights YLW Delays YQT Delays
All flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) Thunder Bay to Kelowna flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
YYC ~5h 5m YYZ ~7h 5m YWG ~11h 35m YOW ~19h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
48
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
YLW → YQT
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
88%
Return
YQT → YLW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays → YQT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YLW→YQT YVR→YQT
Distance from YLW – 178 mi
Nonstop airlines – –
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 86% –
Vancouver (YVR) to Thunder Bay flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Thunder Bay is 3 hours ahead of Kelowna.
YLW: PDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 9:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Facts

YLW–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 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 YLW to YQT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson.
Thunder Bay is 3 hours ahead of Kelowna.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YVR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).