Toronto to Thunder Bay (YYZ–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.
YYZ–YQT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 566 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: EK | 42 | 319, 7M8, B38M, BCS3 | 1h31-1h50 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | E295 | 1h48 | – | TS | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | – | |
| PAG PAG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→YQT | YTZ→YQT | YHM→YQT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 12 mi | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | 54 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 2m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · YQT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
YYZ–YQT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to YQT
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYZ to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to YQT is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 566 miles (912 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson, Billy Bishop Toronto City and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ) and Hamilton (YHM).