Montréal to Thunder Bay (YUL–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YUL–YQT had nonstop service from Central Mountain Air, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 761 miles in 3h 26m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→YQT | YHU→YQT | YOW→YQT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 16 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 26m | 3h 32m | 2h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · YQT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
YUL–YQT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to YQT
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) had nonstop service from Central Mountain Air, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
YUL to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to YQT is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Billy Bishop Toronto City and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU) and Ottawa (YOW).