Toronto to Thunder Bay (YYZ–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 36 | 223, 319, 321, B38M, CR9 | 1h54-2h59 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 319 | 1h55 | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 7 | 295 | 1h54 | – | – | |
| PAG PAG | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 54m | 2h 12m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 43% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · YQT: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 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, 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).