Flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Toronto and Thunder Bay are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from YYZ to YQT start from 07:00 — the first with Flair Airlines. The last departure is at 21:00 with Air Canada. In total, you can take your pick of 30 weekly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YYZ to YQT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Thunder Bay, Canada. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
With 66.46% of its services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YYZ to YQT flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT)
R 1,333 is the lowest price for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,390. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from YYZ to YQT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
68% of flights leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Toronto to Toronto Pearson International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to YYZ:
Arriving at Thunder Bay Airport (YQT)
If you're landing on a late Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near YQT:
Grab a Thunder Bay Airport rental car and explore Thunder Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and National are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Thunder Bay Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) to central Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Airport to central Thunder Bay has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT)
Travel to Thunder Bay during peak season if you enjoy a lively atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are generally higher. Or, plan your flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport in the off-season for a slower pace and less crowded spaces.
The warmest month in Thunder Bay is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to YQT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Kenora is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Thunder Bay. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Morgan Falls, Husky The Muskie and Cecilia Jeffery Indian Residential School Memorial.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Thunder Bay, Dryden is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Blue Lake Provincial Park, Aaron Provincial Park and Dryden & District Museum.