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

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Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 373 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead 11 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, 11 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 4 – – 95% – –
MAL MAL 0 – – 95% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MAL + WS (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Winnipeg

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YWG→YQT YRL→YQT YAG→YQT
Distance from YWG – 171 mi 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 4 – –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 5m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Red Lake (YRL) to Thunder Bay flights · 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
+1h
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 7:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
373 mi / 600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m.
Facts

YWG–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance373 mi / 600 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connections11 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/Thunder_Bay
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. The route covers 373 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: MAL and WestJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from YWG to YQT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXL, ZSJ, YXZ, IAD, YUL, YHM, YOW, YMO, CUN, PUJ and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YWG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YRL 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 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 4 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. The route covers a distance of 373 miles (600 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YXL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Red Lake (YRL) and Fort Frances (YAG).