Thunder Bay to Toronto (YQT–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YQT–YYZ is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 566 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: EK, UA | 35 | 319, 320, 7M8, B38M | 1h39-1h47 | Star Alliance | EK, UA | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: BA, TS | 7 | 295 | 1h39 | – | BA, TS | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 4 | B38M | 1h50 | – | – | |
| GGN Great North Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| PAG PAG | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| N5 Skagway Air Service | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Thunder Bay
| Metric | YQT→YYZ | YXL→YYZ | DLH→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YQT | – | 167 mi | 171 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 2h 37m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YQT: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
YQT–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YQT to YYZ
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines, Great North Airlines and Skagway Air Service. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YQT to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YQT to YYZ is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 566 miles (912 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux Lookout (YXL) and Duluth (DLH).