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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
F8689
F8 Flair
B38M
7:05 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1189
AC Air Canada
B38M
8:15 AM
EDT TT1
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC1963
AC Air Canada
319
8:15 AM
EDT TT1
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC1965
AC Air Canada
319
3:55 PM
EDT TT1
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TS7895cs
TS Air Transat
295
7:30 PM
EDT T3
9:30 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD225+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
7:30 PM
EDT T3
9:30 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5763cs
EK Emirates
7M8
9:10 PM
EDT TT1
11:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1195+1
AC Air Canada
B38M
9:25 PM
EDT TT1
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1969
AC Air Canada
319
9:42 PM
EDT TT1
11:41 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AC1962
AC Air Canada
319
5:00 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC1188+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:00 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TS7898cs
TS Air Transat
E295
6:20 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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PD222+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
6:20 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F8688
F8 Flair
7M8
10:10 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC1964
AC Air Canada
319
11:00 AM
EDT
12:39 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AC1190+3
AC Air Canada
B38M
11:10 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EK5762cs
EK Emirates
7M8
11:10 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA8102
UA United
320
6:25 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC1968+1
AC Air Canada
319
6:25 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC1194
AC Air Canada
7M8
7:25 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Toronto to Thunder Bay
4 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 566 mi 1h 39m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

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 39m. Beyond nonstop, 13 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 Also: EK 34 319, B38M 1h50-1h59 84% Star Alliance EK
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 7 E295 2h 84% TS
F8 Flair Airlines 4 B38M 1h50 84%
PAG PAG 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – TS
319 Airbus A319 – AC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, F8
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (34 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: F8 + PAG + PD (11 flights/wk, 24%)
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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
57
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.

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 2 2
Weekly flights 60 40
Flight time 1h 39m 2h 5m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thunder Bay is 0 hours the same as Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
566 mi / 912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 2h 0m.
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 39m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights60 out / 69 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Thunder_Bay
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 39m to 2h. The route covers 566 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, PAG and Porter Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from YYZ to YQT. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXL, YXZ, YUL, IAD, YOW, YHM, YBG, YRL, YWG, YMO, YHZ, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Flair Airlines, PAG and Porter Airlines. With 60 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 39 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 566 miles (912 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 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).