International route
Cheap flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). 567 miles, 1h 45m nonstop.
YYZ to YQT at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 567 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- WS1 airlineWestJet
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Toronto to Thunder Bay
Round trips from $109
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Toronto to Thunder Bay
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
- Chicago (MDW)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Toronto has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Toronto
Tips for this route
- Only WestJet flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ORD or MDW is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $109; September 2026 is the most expensive at $136 and up, a difference of $27 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Toronto to Thunder BayToronto to Thunder Bay: common questions
How long is the flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay?
A nonstop flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Thunder Bay (YQT) takes about 1h 45m gate to gate, covering 567 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YYZ to YQT?
WestJet operates nonstop flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Thunder Bay (YQT), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD and MDW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Toronto (YYZ) to Thunder Bay (YQT), starting at $109 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Toronto to Thunder Bay flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay is in the same time zone as Toronto, so there is no clock change. YYZ is on America/Toronto time and YQT on America/Toronto time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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