Thunder Bay to Winnipeg (YQT–YWG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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373 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS3539
WS WestJet
DH4
3:45 PM
EST
4:28 PM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3538
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:40 PM
CDT
3:11 PM
EST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Thunder Bay to Winnipeg
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 373 mi 1h 43m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

YQT–YWG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, MAL and Central Mountain Air lead the route. The flight covers 373 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQT–YWG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 DH4 1h43 100%
MAL MAL 3 100%
9M Central Mountain Air 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9M + MAL + WS (10 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 YWG 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQT to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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 → YWG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YWG → YQT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQT delays → YWG delays →

Other ways to reach Winnipeg from Thunder Bay

Nearby airports with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Metric YQT→YWG YAG→YWG
Distance from YQT 190 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YQT with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Winnipeg is 0 hours the same as Thunder Bay.
YQT: EST · YWG: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay, it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg.
Distance & Flight Time
373 mi / 600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.

YQT–YWG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thunder Bay to Winnipeg route.
Route details
Distance373 mi / 600 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
Destination: YWG
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQT to YWG flights.
Nonstop flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 373 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Central Mountain Air, MAL and WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YQT to YWG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXU, YHM, YUL, YOW, YYZ, MSP and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YWG to YQT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YAG. 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.

Flights from YQT to YWG

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are connected by nonstop service from Central Mountain Air, MAL and WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQT to YWG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQT to YWG ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 373 miles (600 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YXU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Frances (YAG).