Montréal to Thunder Bay (YUL–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Montréal to Thunder Bay
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 761 mi 2h 2m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

YUL–YQT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Central Mountain Air leads the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–YQT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9M Central Mountain Air 0 83%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9M (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to YQT.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
127
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YUL→YQT YOW→YQT
Distance from YUL 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 1 14
Flight time 2h 2m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thunder Bay is 0 hours the same as Montréal.
YUL: EDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m.
Getting to YUL

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

Key statistics for the Montréal to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,224 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Thunder_Bay
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 761 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Central Mountain Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YUL to YQT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YBG, YOW, YHM, IAD, YWG, YMO, YHZ, CUN, PUJ, YYZ and YTZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YOW. 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 YUL to YQT

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected by nonstop service from Central Mountain Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to YQT ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YBG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ottawa (YOW).