What percentage of Toronto to Thunder Bay flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.7% of flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

The direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay typically takes 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 911 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a significantly longer duration, historically taking 13 hours and 18 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

Historically, good prices on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay have been frequent. This route is classified as one where travelers can often find favorable deals. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a route where value can typically be found.

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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-10
YTO - Thunder Bay
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CA$300
CA$189
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YTO - Thunder Bay
69% AI deal score
CA$302
CA$197
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YTO - Thunder Bay
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CA$282
CA$199
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YTO - Thunder Bay
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CA$302
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YTO - Thunder Bay
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CA$289
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Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay, fares typically range from $304–$585, with a median price of $430. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, October stands out with a median fare of just $104. Other favorable months include July and April, both offering median fares of $142. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

A typical journey from Toronto to Thunder Bay covers a distance of 911 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This distance is generally covered by flights within the same region or neighboring countries.

The flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay has a typical journey time of 1h 50m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This means that while the direct flight time is short, your overall travel duration may be significantly longer if you opt for a connecting itinerary.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Regular price: CA$209 - CA$506

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay is CAD 209 to CAD 506. The current lowest deal is CAD 189 with Flair Airlines for travel from Sep 8 to Sep 10.

now CA$189

Low CA$209

High CA$506

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The cheapest month to fly from YTO to YQT is April, with a median price of $88. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $465. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$88

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$465

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$436

CA$225

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$530

CA$270

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$934

CA$332

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

CA$941

CA$506

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$368

CA$214

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$423

CA$216

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

CA$934 → CA$332

64%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

CA$941 → CA$506

46%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

CA$666 → CA$266

60%

5 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 27

CA$706 → CA$332

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Toronto - Thunder Bay route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Toronto to Thunder Bay are above the typical level at $430.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights to Thunder Bay typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 26h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Flair Airlines offers direct flights

Flair Airlines offers direct flights on this route; 29.7% of recent flights were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines has a deal for $189

Flair Airlines has a deal for $189 from Toronto to Thunder Bay (Sep 8 - Sep 10).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Toronto main airports to depart from

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Depart from Toronto Pearson International for flights to Thunder Bay, offering a good balance of price and convenience.

📍 ~20 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$194

Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ)

Choose Billy Bishop Toronto City for a departure option to Thunder Bay, located very close to the city center.

📍 ~3 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~CA$310

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

Thunder Bay International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$194

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Cheapest

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) is a primary domestic alternative within the same province for your journey.

📍 ~700 km from Thunder Bay (reachable by car, approximately 8 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~CA$334

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thunder Bay

68% AI deal score

$576

$455

Save $121

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thunder Bay

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $142. Booking within 0-6 days of departure historically saw average prices as high as $1088, while booking 7-13 days out showed an average of $591. Even booking more than 60 days in advance typically resulted in higher prices, averaging $398.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay was considered to be $304 or less. The median price for this route was $430. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $585 or less.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with a median price of $104. July and April also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $142. The annual median price for this route was $430, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in these months.

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Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Regular price: CA$209 - CA$506

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay is CAD 209 to CAD 506. The current lowest deal is CAD 189 with Flair Airlines for travel from Sep 8 to Sep 10.

now CA$189

Low CA$209

High CA$506

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The cheapest month to fly from YTO to YQT is April, with a median price of $88. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $465. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$88

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$465

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$436

CA$225

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$530

CA$270

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$934

CA$332

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

CA$941

CA$506

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$368

CA$214

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$423

CA$216

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

CA$934 → CA$332

64%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

CA$941 → CA$506

46%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

CA$666 → CA$266

60%

5 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 27

CA$706 → CA$332

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay