Toronto to Thunder Bay (YYZ–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC8301
AC Air Canada
CR9
8:10 AM
EDT TT1
10:04 AM
EST
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1189
AC Air Canada
321
8:10 AM
EDT TT1
10:05 AM
EST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AC1193
AC Air Canada
B38M
4:30 PM
EDT TT1
6:25 PM
EST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5763
EK Emirates
319
4:40 PM
EDT TT1
6:35 PM
EST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1967
AC Air Canada
319
7:26 PM
EDT TT1
9:25 PM
EST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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PD225
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
7:30 PM
EDT T3
9:24 PM
EST
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AC1969
AC Air Canada
319
9:55 PM
EDT TT1
11:50 PM
EST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AC1195
AC Air Canada
223
9:55 PM
EDT TT1
11:50 PM
EST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AC1188
AC Air Canada
B38M
5:00 AM
EST
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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PD222
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
6:20 AM
EST
8:05 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC8304
AC Air Canada
CR9
11:15 AM
EST
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC1190
AC Air Canada
321
11:15 AM
EST
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC1194
AC Air Canada
7M8
7:30 PM
EST
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC1968
AC Air Canada
319
8:30 PM
EST
10:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Toronto to Thunder Bay
4 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 566 mi 1h 54m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

YYZ–YQT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Emirates and Porter Airlines Canada lead the route. The flight covers 566 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–YQT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 36 223, 319, 321, B38M, CR9 1h54-2h59 43% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 319 1h55 43%
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 295 1h54 43%
PAG PAG 1 43%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
319 Airbus A319 – AC, EK
321 Airbus A321 – AC
B38MAC
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (36 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: EK + PAG + PD (15 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to YQT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → YQT
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
90%
Return
YQT → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → YQT delays →

Other ways to reach Thunder Bay from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Metric YYZ→YQT YTZ→YQT YHM→YQT
Distance from YYZ 12 mi 38 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 2
Weekly flights 51 21
Flight time 1h 54m 2h 12m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 43%
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Thunder Bay is 1 hour behind Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · YQT: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
566 mi / 912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m to 3h 14m.
Getting to YYZ

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

Key statistics for the Toronto to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance566 mi / 912 km
Flight time1h 54m to 3h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights51 out / 36 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take approximately 1h 54m to 3h 14m. The route covers 566 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Emirates, PAG and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from YYZ to YQT. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXL, IAD, YHM, YMO, PUJ, YOW, YWG and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Thunder Bay is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTZ and YHM. 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 YYZ to YQT

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Emirates, PAG and Porter Airlines Canada. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYZ to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to YQT ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 566 miles (912 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YXL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ) and Hamilton (YHM).