Travelling from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) jetting off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour 52 minutes.
Thunder Bay (where Thunder Bay International Airport is located) and Toronto share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
With 41 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) is the most popular route. Flair Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from YYZ to YQT is with Air Canada at 22:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to YQT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Take the express route from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) can be booked from here.
If you plan to leave from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport with Air Canada.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Prefer to leave from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? You can reserve a direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) departing from this busy hub.
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Toronto to YQT departing from YTZ. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to YQT, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQT instead:
Getting from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to central Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay International Airport to the centre of Thunder Bay takes about 11 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 17 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
R 1,101 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport. Return flights start from R 1,772. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
8 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Toronto to YQT.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Thunder Bay in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Thunder Bay. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Toronto to YQT sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport in January when temperatures average between -21ºC and -5ºC.
More about Thunder Bay
After booking your flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Thunder Bay:
Terry Fox Monument and Fort William Historical Park are just two of the top attractions to put on your Thunder Bay to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Amethyst Mine Panorama.
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