What percentage of Toronto to Thunder Bay flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 19.1% of flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay have historically been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This suggests that travelers on this route are more likely to encounter flights with at least one connection rather than a direct journey.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

A direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay typically takes 1 hour and 48 minutes, covering a distance of 911 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 12 hours and 55 minutes. This substantial difference in travel time highlights the efficiency of choosing a direct route when available.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are observed on a regular basis. This indicates that travelers have consistent opportunities to find competitive fares for this route. The frequency of these favorable prices has been consistent across the trailing 30 days, suggesting a steady availability of deals.

Flights From Toronto

To Thunder Bay

Cheap Flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Browse current best options from Toronto. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Toronto

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Thunder Bay

Prices updated 7 days ago

482 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Oct 26, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Toronto to Thunder Bay

2027-01-20 – 2027-01-23
YTO - Thunder Bay
45% AI deal score
CA$196
CA$262
Round trip
2027-02-13 – 2027-03-09
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$180
CA$264
Round trip
2027-02-13 – 2027-03-02
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$181
CA$264
Round trip
2027-01-20 – 2027-01-26
YTO - Thunder Bay
45% AI deal score
CA$186
CA$271
Round trip
2027-01-20 – 2027-02-02
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$171
CA$271
Round trip
2027-02-18 – 2027-03-09
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$182
CA$271
Round trip
2027-01-20 – 2027-01-29
YTO - Thunder Bay
45% AI deal score
CA$179
CA$271
Round trip
2027-01-20 – 2027-02-19
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$166
CA$271
Round trip
2027-02-19 – 2027-03-09
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$182
CA$271
Round trip
2027-01-20 – 2027-02-03
YTO - Thunder Bay
44% AI deal score
CA$171
CA$271
Round trip

Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

For cheap flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay, prices typically range from $319–$590, with a median of $432. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes about 1h 48m, including connections. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey is significantly longer, at 24h 18m, compared to 1h 48m for direct flights. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Toronto to Thunder Bay covers a distance of 911 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay? The most budget-friendly months to fly are typically July, with a median fare of $148, and March, with a median of $211. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $337. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can help you secure a good fare.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Regular price: CA$251 - CA$708

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

The regular price range for this route is between 251 CAD and 708 CAD. The current lowest deal is 281 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Jan 11-Jan 26.

now CA$281

Low CA$251

High CA$708

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The cheapest month to fly from YTO to YQT is July, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $618. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from CA$148

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$618

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$160

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$159

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$165

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$159

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$164

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$159

CA$284

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

CA$504 → CA$361

29%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

CA$490 → CA$373

24%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

CA$428 → CA$313

27%

1 night

Dec 19 - Dec 20

CA$493 → CA$379

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Toronto - Thunder Bay route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Toronto to Thunder Bay are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 48m.

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay typically take 1 hour and 48 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay appear regularly, typically 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 from ~249 CAD.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$249

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$238

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Cheapest

Sault Ste. Marie is a primary domestic alternative within the same province for your travel needs.

📍 ~600 km from Thunder Bay (reachable by car, approximately 8 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~CA$383

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thunder Bay

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Thunder Bay

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$516

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 11

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 11

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 11

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 11

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 11

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

From YTZ

Elite

Dec 10

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

Business Class

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 before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $438. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $930. Even booking 7-13 days in advance sees an average price of $758, indicating a substantial increase compared to the best booking window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay is considered to be around $319 or less. The median price for this route has been $432. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $590 or less, indicating that a price above this threshold is less common.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with a median price of $148. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $211. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $432, highlighting the potential savings during these months. October, with a median price of $337, is also among the more affordable options.

Related routes

More routes from Toronto

Flights from Toronto to Abbotsford Flights from Toronto to Abuja Flights from Toronto to Accra Flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa Flights from Toronto to Calgary Flights from Toronto to Charlottetown Flights from Toronto to Saskatoon Flights from Toronto to Vancouver Flights from Toronto to Victoria Flights from Toronto to Winnipeg Flights from Toronto to Zagreb Flights from Toronto to Zürich

Toronto to Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The route from Toronto to Thunder Bay covers a distance of 911 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Regular price: CA$251 - CA$708

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

The regular price range for this route is between 251 CAD and 708 CAD. The current lowest deal is 281 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Jan 11-Jan 26.

now CA$281

Low CA$251

High CA$708

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

The cheapest month to fly from YTO to YQT is July, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $618. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from CA$148

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$618

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$160

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$159

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$165

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$159

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$164

CA$284

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Thunder Bay

Toronto (YTZ) - Thunder Bay (YQT)

Porter Airlines

CA$159

CA$284

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

CA$504 → CA$361

29%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

CA$490 → CA$373

24%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

CA$428 → CA$313

27%

1 night

Dec 19 - Dec 20

CA$493 → CA$379

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Toronto - Thunder Bay route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Toronto to Thunder Bay are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 48m.

Direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay typically take 1 hour and 48 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay appear regularly, typically 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 from ~249 CAD.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$249

Thunder Bay main airports to arrive at

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$238

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Cheapest

Sault Ste. Marie is a primary domestic alternative within the same province for your travel needs.

📍 ~600 km from Thunder Bay (reachable by car, approximately 8 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~CA$383

Thunder Bay, Canada

45% AI deal score

$522

Air Transat

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 below the typical level.

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 1h 48m.

Connecting flights are common.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly 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

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 10

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 below the typical level.

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 1h 48m.

Connecting flights are common.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly 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

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 10

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?