Red Lake to Thunder Bay (YRL–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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273 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
YWG Winnipeg ~3h 45m PAG → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Thunder Bay flights
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Red Lake to Thunder Bay
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
273 mi 1h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

YRL–YQT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) Thunder Bay to Red Lake flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YRL to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
YWG ~3h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YRL → YQT
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
YQT → YRL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Red Lake

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YRL→YQT YXL→YQT ZSJ→YQT
Distance from YRL – 106 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 48m 1h 26m
Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Thunder Bay flights · Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Thunder Bay flights · Fort Frances (YAG) to Thunder Bay flights
Airports within 200 miles of YRL with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Red Lake.
YRL: CDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Red Lake, it's 7:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
273 mi / 439 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

YRL–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Red Lake to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance273 mi / 439 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YRL
Full nameRed Lake Airport
IATA / ICAOYRL / CYRL
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Elevation1,265 ft / 386 m
Destination: YQT
Full nameThunder Bay International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Thunder_Bay
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YRL to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Red Lake Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 273 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Red Lake.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXL, ZSJ and 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 YRL to YQT

Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YRL to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YRL to YQT is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 273 miles (439 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux Lookout (YXL), Sandy Lake (ZSJ) and Fort Frances (YAG).