Winnipeg to Thunder Bay (YWG–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MAL7060
MAL MAL
C408
12:00 PM
CDT
3:04 PM
EST
2h 4m
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WS3538
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:40 PM
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3:11 PM
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1h 31m
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WS3539
WS WestJet
DH4
3:45 PM
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4:28 PM
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1h 43m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 373 mi 1h 31m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

YWG–YQT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and MAL lead the route. The flight covers 373 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YWG–YQT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 DH8D 1h31 86% – –
MAL MAL 2 C408 2h04 86% – –
Aircraft on this route
C408 Cessna 408 SkyCourier – MAL
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MAL + WS (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YWG to YQT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ZSJ ~4h 5m IAD ~5h 56m YHM ~6h 16m PUJ ~12h 59m YYZ ~15h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YWG → YQT
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQT → YWG
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YWG delays → YQT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Winnipeg

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YWG→YQT YAG→YQT
Distance from YWG – 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 86% –
Fort Frances (YAG) to Thunder Bay flights
Airports within 200 miles of YWG with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thunder Bay is 0 hours the same as Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · YQT: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
373 mi / 600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 2h 4m.
Facts

YWG–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance373 mi / 600 km
Flight time1h 31m to 2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
Destination: YQT
Full nameThunder Bay International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YWG to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 2h 4m. The route covers 373 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: MAL and WestJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from YWG to YQT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZSJ, IAD, YHM, PUJ, YYZ, YOW and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YWG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 YWG to YQT

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected by nonstop service from MAL and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YWG to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YWG to YQT ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 373 miles (600 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZSJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Frances (YAG).