Flying from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore the options for booking a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) departing from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport flight.
Thunder Bay International Airport is located in Thunder Bay. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Toronto.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), with 29 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from YYZ to YQT is the 7am Flair Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9pm with Air Canada.
Your flight from Toronto to YQT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
At YYZ, there's a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport, including:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between YYZ and YQT is Air Canada.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can book a direct Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flight ticket with departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Work out whether departing from YTZ makes the most sense for you.
Porter Airlines has direct flights from Toronto to YQT leaving from YTZ. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Porter Airlines attracts the most bookings on the YTZ to YQT route.
Porter Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Thunder Bay International Airport, with 65.04% of its services landing on time.
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to YQT flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near YQT and get cosy, quick:
Grab a Thunder Bay International Airport rental car and discover Thunder Bay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Enterprise, Budget and National are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to central Thunder Bay
Central Thunder Bay is around 6 kilometres from Thunder Bay International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
At the moment, Rs14,446 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs21,930. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Toronto to YQT, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Visit Thunder Bay in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Toronto to YQT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Thunder Bay, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 24ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -21ºC and -5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Thunder Bay
After booking your flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Thunder Bay:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Terry Fox Monument, Fort William Historical Park and Albany River Provincial Park are must-do's during your Thunder Bay adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Thunder Bay has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-west of Thunder Bay, a visit to Dryden will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Blue Lake Provincial Park, Johnston's Park and Sandy Beach Park.
Any trip to Canada wouldn't be complete without visiting Atikokan. Little Falls Scenic Lookout is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 177 kilometres west of Thunder Bay.
