Thunder Bay to Montréal (YQT–YUL) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YOW Ottawa 3h 49m PDTS ACAVEK Ottawa (YOW) to Montréal flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 59m ACEKF8 ACADASP Toronto (YYZ) to Montréal flights
YTZ Toronto 4h 2m PDTS ACEKLX Toronto (YTZ) to Montréal flights
YWG Winnipeg 8h 42m ACF8WS ACAVOS Winnipeg (YWG) to Montréal flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 29m CNK ACAFAV Calgary (YYC) to Montréal flights
YLW Kelowna ~10h 4m AC Kelowna (YLW) to Montréal flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~11h 18m ACDMTS Punta Cana (PUJ) to Montréal flights
YEG Edmonton ~12h 45m ACAVEK Edmonton (YEG) to Montréal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Thunder Bay to Montréal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 761 mi 2h 32m nonstop

YQT–YUL had nonstop service from Central Mountain Air and Air Canada, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 761 miles in 2h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YQT–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9M Central Mountain Air 0 100%
AC Air Canada 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9M (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQT to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
138
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 → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
YUL → YQT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQT delays → YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay, it's 6:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from YUL

The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.

Montréal Climate

Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.

YQT–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thunder Bay to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,224 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Thunder_Bay
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQT to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 761 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YQT to YUL: Central Mountain Air and Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier, Toronto Pearson and Billy Bishop Toronto City.
Yes, return flights from YUL 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 YUL

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) had nonstop service from Central Mountain Air and Air Canada, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YQT to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQT to YUL is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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