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 have been direct. For travelers who prefer not to have a direct flight, connecting flights typically involve two stopovers. This means that a significant portion of available options will include at least one stop on the journey.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

The typical direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay has a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes. This route covers a distance of 911 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases considerably to 13 hours and 18 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their trip.

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 consistently observed to offer competitive fares across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay typically range from $304–$585, with a median price of $430. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay may require some flexibility.

A typical journey from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes 1h 50m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median journey time for connecting flights is significantly longer, at 26h 45m. This means that while a direct flight is relatively quick, you should account for substantial travel time if your itinerary includes layovers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, October stands out with a median fare of $104. Other favorable months include July and April, both showing median fares of $142. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 29.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should expect to make at least one stop on their journey, and often two, when flying this route.

The distance between Toronto and Thunder Bay is 911 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This distance typically translates to a relatively quick flight time for direct services, but as noted, many itineraries include connections.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Regular price: CA$169 - CA$496

Prices for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay is between CAD 169 and CAD 496. The current lowest deal is CAD 233 with Air Canada for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now CA$233

Low CA$169

High CA$496

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. Prices are generally 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

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$781

CA$436

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$716

CA$428

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$905

CA$357

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$803

CA$356

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$801

CA$356

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$713

CA$443

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

CA$905 → CA$357

61%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

CA$803 → CA$356

56%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

CA$801 → CA$356

56%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CA$781 → CA$436

44%

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 for Toronto to Thunder Bay are above the typical level, with a median of $430.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $104

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices, with July and April also being cheaper options.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights to Thunder Bay typically take 1 hour 50 minutes, while connecting flights average 26 hours 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada provides direct flights on this route, with connecting flights also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada has a direct deal for $233

Air Canada offers a direct deal for $233 from October 14-21, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Toronto main airports to depart from

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International Airport offers flights to Thunder Bay, with prices starting from 242 CAD.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$242

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$256

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Thunder Bay, Canada

79% AI deal score

$881

$490

Save $391

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Oct 21

Thunder Bay, Canada

78% AI deal score

$877

$498

Save $379

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Oct 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

78% AI deal score

$879

$498

Save $381

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Oct 24

Thunder Bay, Canada

78% AI deal score

$885

$498

Save $387

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Sep 29

Thunder Bay, Canada

68% AI deal score

$545

$416

Save $129

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Oct 11

Thunder Bay, Canada

68% AI deal score

$522

$422

Save $100

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YYZ

Elite

Sep 28

Thunder Bay, Canada

68% AI deal score

$544

$425

Save $119

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YYZ

Elite

Sep 29

Thunder Bay, Canada

68% AI deal score

$540

$425

Save $115

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Nov 05

Thunder Bay, Canada

66% AI deal score

$464

$404

Save $60

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Nov 05

Thunder Bay, Canada

66% AI deal score

$461

$404

Save $57

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YYZ

Elite

Oct 02

Thunder Bay, Canada

49% AI deal score

$768

$683

Save $85

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thunder Bay

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $142. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $1088. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, averaging $398.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay is considered to be $304 or less. The median price for this route has been $430. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $585 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $304 threshold.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with a median price of $104. July and April have also shown competitive pricing, both with a median of $142. The annual median price for this route is $430, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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$169 - CA$496

Prices for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay is between CAD 169 and CAD 496. The current lowest deal is CAD 233 with Air Canada for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now CA$233

Low CA$169

High CA$496

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. Prices are generally 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

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$781

CA$436

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$716

CA$428

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$905

CA$357

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$803

CA$356

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Flair Airlines

CA$801

CA$356

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YYZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$713

CA$443

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

CA$905 → CA$357

61%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

CA$803 → CA$356

56%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

CA$801 → CA$356

56%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CA$781 → CA$436

44%

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 for Toronto to Thunder Bay are above the typical level, with a median of $430.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $104

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices, with July and April also being cheaper options.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights to Thunder Bay typically take 1 hour 50 minutes, while connecting flights average 26 hours 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada provides direct flights on this route, with connecting flights also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada has a direct deal for $233

Air Canada offers a direct deal for $233 from October 14-21, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Toronto main airports to depart from

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International Airport offers flights to Thunder Bay, with prices starting from 242 CAD.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$242

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$256

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Sault Ste. Marie is a viable domestic alternative within the same province for Canadian travelers.

Thunder Bay, Canada

49% AI deal score

$768

$683

Save $85

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thunder Bay

Cheap Flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Today’s best flight deals from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

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

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Toronto - Thunder Bay route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $104

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada has a direct deal for $233

Deals are frequent on this route

Toronto main airports to depart from

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thunder Bay

Best Elite deals to Thunder Bay

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Oct 21

Oct 10

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Sep 29

Oct 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thunder Bay

When is the best time to book flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

How much should a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

What percentage of Toronto to Thunder Bay flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

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

Related routes

More routes from Toronto

Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

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

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Toronto - Thunder Bay route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $104

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada has a direct deal for $233

Deals are frequent on this route

Toronto main airports to depart from

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thunder Bay

Best Elite deals to Thunder Bay

Oct 11

Oct 06

Oct 21

Oct 10

Oct 24

Sep 29

Oct 11

Sep 28

Sep 29

Nov 05

Nov 05

Oct 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thunder Bay

When is the best time to book flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

How much should a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

What percentage of Toronto to Thunder Bay flights are direct?