Toronto to Thunder Bay (YTZ–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD2633
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
11:30 AM
EDT
1:42 PM
EST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2635
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
1:20 PM
EDT
3:32 PM
EST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2639
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
5:30 PM
EDT
7:42 PM
EST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2630
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
8:00 AM
EST
10:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Toronto to Thunder Bay
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 578 mi 2h 12m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

YTZ–YQT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 578 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YTZ–YQT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 21 DH4, DH8D 2h12 100%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (21 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, YTZ to YQT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YTZ to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
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
YTZ → YQT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQT → YTZ
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. YTZ delays → YQT delays →

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YTZ→YQT YYZ→YQT YHM→YQT
Distance from YTZ 12 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 21 51
Flight time 2h 12m 1h 54m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YTZ with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Thunder Bay is 1 hour behind Toronto.
YTZ: EDT · YQT: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
578 mi / 930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.

YTZ–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YTZ
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m
Destination: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YTZ to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 578 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YTZ to YQT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD and YOW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Thunder Bay is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YTZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ and YHM. 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 YTZ to YQT

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YTZ to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YTZ to YQT ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ) and Hamilton (YHM).