Thunder Bay to Toronto (YQT–YTZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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578 mi airlines 7/wk
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PD2630
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
8:00 AM
EST
10:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2633
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
11:30 AM
EDT
1:42 PM
EST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2635
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
1:20 PM
EDT
3:32 PM
EST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2639
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
5:30 PM
EDT
7:42 PM
EST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Thunder Bay to Toronto
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 578 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

YQT–YTZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 578 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQT–YTZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 DH4 2h 100%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YQT to YTZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQT to YTZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YQT → YTZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YTZ → YQT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQT delays → YTZ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Thunder Bay.
YQT: EST · YTZ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Toronto.
Distance & Flight Time
578 mi / 930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.

YQT–YTZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thunder Bay to Toronto route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
Destination: YTZ
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQT to YTZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 578 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YQT to YTZ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YUL and YOW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Thunder Bay.
Yes, return flights from YTZ to YQT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YQT to YTZ

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQT to YTZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQT to YTZ ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.