Thunder Bay to Toronto (YQT–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YQT–YYZ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 566 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: EK, UA | 37 | 319, 7M8, B38M | 1h39-1h50 | Star Alliance | EK, UA | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | 295 | 1h45 | – | TS | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| PAG PAG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Thunder Bay
| Metric | YQT→YYZ | YXL→YYZ | DLH→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YQT | – | 167 mi | 171 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 2h 41m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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, Flair Airlines, HTT, PAG and Porter Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YQT to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YQT to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 566 miles (912 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux Lookout (YXL) and Duluth (DLH).